57Exercise of power by administrator

### 57 Exercise of power by administrator > [*\[Section 57 Substituted by No. 21 of 2023, s. 50, Applied:01 Sep 2024\]*](/view/html/inforce/2024-09-01/act-2023-021#GS50@Hph@EN) An administrator under this Act must – > > > > (a) promote the personal and social well-being of the represented person; and > > > > > (b) act in accordance with the principles set out in [section 8](#GS8@EN) ; and > > > > > (c) have regard to the decision-making process set out in [section 9](#GS9@EN) ; and > > > > > (d) act honestly, diligently and in good faith; and > > > > > (e) treat the represented person with respect and dignity; and > > > > > (f) communicate with the represented person by means that the represented person will be able to understand best; and > > > > > (g) keep the represented person informed about decisions made, information obtained and steps taken by the administrator, as appropriate in the circumstances; and > > > > > (h) consult regularly with any guardian for the represented person and keep the guardian informed about substantial decisions or actions, subject to the terms of the administrator’s appointment; and > > > > > (i) act as an advocate for the represented person where possible; and > > > > > (j) encourage and support the represented person to develop decision-making ability in respect of decisions where possible; and > > > > > (k) protect the represented person from violence, neglect, abuse and exploitation.