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24 (4) The provisions of the Second Schedule supplement the provisions of this section.

(5) Section 20(7) is subject to paragraph 6 of the Second Schedule.

(6) Subsection (1) is subject to section 25 (restrictions on deputies).

Appointment of deputies

24.—(1) A deputy appointed by the court must be—
 * (a) an individual who has attained the age of 21 years; or
 * (b) as respects powers in relation to property and affairs, either such an individual, or a person other than an individual who is within a class of persons prescribed as being eligible to be appointed as donees.

(2) The court may appoint an individual as a deputy by appointing the holder for the time being of a specified office or position.

(3) A person may not be appointed as a deputy without his consent.

(4) The court may appoint 2 or more deputies to act—
 * (a) jointly;
 * (b) jointly and severally; or
 * (c) jointly in respect of some matters and jointly and severally in respect of others.

(5) When appointing a deputy, the court may at the same time appoint one or more other persons to succeed him (“successor deputy”)—
 * (a) in such circumstances, or on the happening of such events, as may be specified by the court; and
 * (b) for such period as may be specified by the court.

(6) In the case of an application to which section 21 applies, the court shall have regard to the wishes of the parents or guardian of P on the choice of the successor deputy.

(7) A deputy is to be treated as P’s agent in relation to anything done or decided by him within the scope of his appointment and in accordance with this Part.