Difference between revisions of "Representation Agreements (15:V)"

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=== 6. Remuneration and Expenses ===
=== 6. Remuneration and Expenses ===


A Representative (or an alternative Representative or monitor) is not entitled to be paid for acting on behalf of the adult, unless the RA expressly sets out and authorizes the amount or rate of remuneration, or upon application by a representative, the court authorizes the remuneration (s 26(1)). In addition, an RA cannot authorize a representative to be paid for making any decision under Part 2 of the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' (s 26(1.1)).  
A Representative (or an alternative Representative or monitor) is not entitled to be paid for acting on behalf of the adult, unless the RA expressly sets out and authorizes the amount or rate of remuneration, or upon application by a representative, the court authorizes the remuneration (s 26(1)). In addition, an RA cannot authorize a representative to be paid for making any decision under Part 2 of the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act (s 26(1. 1)).  


A Representative, alternative Representative, or monitor is also entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the course of performing the duties or exercising the powers. Accounts and records of the reasonable expenses paid must be kept.
A Representative, alternative Representative, or monitor is also entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the course of performing the duties or exercising the powers. Accounts and records of the reasonable expenses paid must be kept.


== D. Monitors ==
== D. Monitors ==