South Australian Numbered Acts

GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION (MISCELLANEOUS) AMENDMENT ACT 2005 (NO 73 OF 2005) - SECT 8

8—Amendment of section 14—Powers and procedures of Board

        (1)         Section 14(7) and (8)—delete subsections (7) and (8) and substitute:

        (7)         Despite subsections (4) and (6), the Board may, if satisfied that urgent action is required in proceedings before the Board, make an order as a matter of urgency without complying with those subsections, with effect as follows:

            (a)         if it is an order under section 32(1)—for a period not exceeding 14 days as directed by the Board;

            (b)         in the case of any other order—for a period not exceeding 21 days as directed by the Board.

        (2)         Section 14—after subsection (12) insert:

        (12a)         The Board may, if satisfied that there is reason to adjourn proceedings before the Board, adjourn the proceedings and make such other orders as are necessary or appropriate in the circumstances.