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Any guardian appointed pursuant to this chapter has the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) Sign an oath or affirmation that the guardian acknowledges and understands that responsibilities and duties will be performed according to the law.

(b) Duty of Care. Requirement that a person act toward others and the public with the watchfulness, attention, caution, and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would.

(c) Good Faith. An honest and reasonable belief or purpose and the lack of intent to defraud or injure.

(d) Evaluate the ward’s needs and create a plan for meeting those needs.

(e) Preserve and promote the ward’s relationship with Yurok culture, language, religion and practices, where applicable.

(f) Provide for the health, education, economic, and social wellbeing of the ward, where applicable.

(g) Any duty or responsibility, as ordered by the Yurok Tribal Court. [Ord. 74 § 4017, adopted, 8/26/2021.]