Textual Amendments
F1Sch. A1 omitted (16.5.2019 for specified purposes) by virtue of Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (c. 18), s. 6(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(c)
139(1)The supervisory body must appoint a person to be the relevant person's representative as soon as practicable after a standard authorisation is given.E+W
(2)The supervisory body must appoint a person to be the relevant person's representative if a vacancy arises whilst a standard authorisation is in force.
(3)Where a vacancy arises, the appointment under sub-paragraph (2) is to be made as soon as practicable after the supervisory body becomes aware of the vacancy.
140(1)The selection of a person for appointment under paragraph 139 must not be made unless it appears to the person making the selection that the prospective representative would, if appointed—E+W
(a)maintain contact with the relevant person,
(b)represent the relevant person in matters relating to or connected with this Schedule, and
(c)support the relevant person in matters relating to or connected with this Schedule.
141(1)Any appointment of a representative for a relevant person is in addition to, and does not affect, any appointment of a donee or deputy.E+W
(2)The functions of any representative are in addition to, and do not affect—
(a)the authority of any donee,
(b)the powers of any deputy, or
(c)any powers of the court.]