55Exercise of power by administrator

55 Exercise of power by administrator An administrator— (a) must act in accordance with the general principles set out in section 8 and the decision-making principles set out in section 9; and (b) must act as an advocate for the represented person; and (c) must encourage and assist the represented person to develop the person's decision-making capacity in relation to financial matters; and (d) must act in such a way so to protect the represented person from neglect, abuse or exploitation; and (e) must act honestly, diligently and in good faith; and (f) must exercise reasonable skill and care; and (g) must not use the position for profit unless permitted under section 175 or otherwise authorised by law; and (h) must avoid acting if there is or may be a conflict of interest unless so authorised under this Act, by order of VCAT or otherwise by law; and (i) must not disclose confidential information gained as an administrator unless authorised to do so under the administration order or by law.