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(c) the signature or mark of the person with mental illness, is so placed that it shall appear that it was intended to give effect to the writing as a supportive decision-making agreement;
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(d) the agreement is attested by two or more competent witnesses, one of whom shall be the doctor of the person with mental illness;
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(e) the person with mental illness signs or affixes their mark to the agreement in the presence of the witnesses; and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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(f) each of the witnesses signs the agreement in the
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presence of the person with mental illness. (3) A person is eligible for appointment as a supporter if that person—
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(a) has attained the age of majority; or
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(b) is a Public Trustee appointed under the Public Trustee Act.
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Cap 168 (4) Where a person with mental illness is unable to appoint a supporter under subsection (1), the representative of the person may represent the person with mental illness for the purpose of treatment and care under this Act. (5) A supporter or representative of a person with mental illness, as the case may be, may appoint another person to represent the person with mental illness in any complaint procedure or appeal. (6) A person with mental illness, the supporter or representative of a person with mental illness or a person appointed under subsection (5) is entitled, where necessary, ...
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