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] 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 ; and

(c) have regard to the decision-making process set out in section 9 ; 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.