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Public Guardian Act 2014
sec.94Appointment of public guardian
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### sec.94 Appointment of public guardian
The public guardian is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
The Minister may recommend a person for appointment only if the Minister is satisfied the person has demonstrated qualities of leadership, management and innovation in a senior government or private sector role.
A person may not hold office as the public guardian while the person holds another office having functions concerning—
the rights and interests of, or the provision of services or facilities to, adults with impaired capacity for a matter; or
the rights and interests of, or the provision of services or facilities to, children.
(sec.94-ssec.1) The public guardian is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
(sec.94-ssec.2) The Minister may recommend a person for appointment only if the Minister is satisfied the person has demonstrated qualities of leadership, management and innovation in a senior government or private sector role.
(sec.94-ssec.3) A person may not hold office as the public guardian while the person holds another office having functions concerning— the rights and interests of, or the provision of services or facilities to, adults with impaired capacity for a matter; or the rights and interests of, or the provision of services or facilities to, children.
- (a) the rights and interests of, or the provision of services or facilities to, adults with impaired capacity for a matter; or
- (b) the rights and interests of, or the provision of services or facilities to, children.