19Nominated person

19 Nominated person (1) A person with a mental disorder or mental illness, who has decision-making capacity, may, in writing nominate someone else to be the person’s nominated person. 1 a close relative or close friend 2 a carer 3 the person’s neighbour Note If a person makes an advance agreement under pt 3.3, the agreement may set out contact details for a nominated person (see s 26 (2) (c)). (2) However, a person cannot be nominated under subsection (1) unless (b) is able to undertake the functions of a nominated person; and (c) is readily available; and (d) agrees to the nomination.