Public Trustee and Guardian Act 1985
6Deputy public trustee and guardian
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6 Deputy public trustee and guardian (1) The director-general may appoint 1 or more public servants as deputy public trustee and guardian. Note 1 For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3. Note 2 In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207). (2) A deputy public trustee and guardian may exercise a function of the public trustee and guardian, subject to any direction of the public