Article 24. Appointment of several guardians or trustees to one person

If required by the lawful interests of a person in need of the establishment of guardianship or trusteeship, several guardians or trustees may be appointed to that person by decision of the district or city khokim.

Where several guardians or trustees are appointed, the protection of the rights, freedoms and lawful interests of the person under guardianship or trusteeship shall be carried out simultaneously by all guardians or trustees. If the conduct of the affairs of the person under guardianship or trusteeship is entrusted to one of the guardians or trustees, that person must have powers of attorney from the remaining guardians or trustees.

When several guardians or trustees are appointed, the duties to ensure the care of the person under guardianship or trusteeship and to assist in the timely provision of medical care, and in respect of a minor the duties to provide maintenance, upbringing and education as well, shall be allocated among the guardians or trustees in accordance with the conclusion on their appointment issued by the guardianship and trusteeship bodies.

If a conflict arises between the interests of the person under guardianship or trusteeship and, at the same time, the interests of all guardians or trustees, or if a conflict arises among the guardians or trustees in the performance of their duties, the guardianship and trusteeship body shall perform the duties of the guardian or trustee until the conflict is resolved.