Cap. 659 Art. 17Conditions to be fulfilled for the provision of assistance.     Cap 16.

The Director shall work with the Joint Committee established under article 12, with the adult receiving assistance, who may also be supported by the persons listed in article 13(3), and with relevant stakeholders such as those listed in article 9(4), to arrange for assistance for an adult where:

(a) the Joint Committee would have concluded, on the basis of an investigation, that the adult is in need of assistance;

(b) the assistance is provided or arranged in accordance with an Individualised Support Plan, in line with the concept of person-centred planning; and

(c) the adult consents for the provision of such assistance to the fullest extent while utilising any safeguards for his personal autonomy provided for and exercised in terms of the Civil Code.