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 224. The organ of guardianship in charge of a minor shall care for the person of the ward, his education and preparation for useful activity.

225. A guardian appointed to a minor shall be obliged to keep the ward with him and shall be entitled to demand the restitution of the same from any person who shall attempt to detain the said ward unlawfully.

226. The guardian must obtain the consent of the respective Department of Social Welfare in case he desires to place the ward with some other person or institution for education, or in case, the ward having attained the age of 16 years, the guardian, with the consent of the ward, desires to enter into a contract relative to the employment of the latter.

227. The organ of guardianship in charge of a mentally defective person shall protect and support the said person in all personal matters and shall exercise due care of his health.

228. In case it shall be necessary to place a mentally defective person in a medical institution, the guardian shall so inform the Department of Social Welfare which shall refer the matter to the Medical Department for the appointment of a medical commission. This commission shall determine the necessity of placing the ward in an institution.

229. The organ of guardianship shall discharge its functions relating to the protection of a minor ward without pay, but it shall be reimbursed out of the property of the ward for all expenses incurred in connection with the upbringing,