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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Care and protection of children and young persons - Guardianship orders

112: Chief executive may be appointed as guardian for specific purpose

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"The chief executive can be your guardian for a specific reason."

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The chief executive can be appointed as your guardian for a specific reason. This can happen when an order is made under section 110. The order can say that the chief executive is only your guardian for a particular purpose.

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Part 2Care and protection of children and young persons
Guardianship orders

112Chief executive may be appointed as guardian for specific purpose

  1. Any order under section 110 appointing the chief executive as a guardian may specify that the appointment is for a particular purpose only.

Notes
  • Section 112 heading: amended, on , by section 13 of the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services Act 1999 (1999 No 82).
  • Section 112: amended, on , by section 13 of the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services Act 1999 (1999 No 82).