Issue - decisions
Approval of proposals for implementation of the Mental Capacity Act
16/01/2007 - Approval of proposals for implementation of the Mental Capacity Act
Advice of the Advisory Panel
That the Executive Member for Adult Social Services be advised to note the contents of this report.
Decision of the Executive Member for Adult Social Services
RESOLVED: That the advice of the Advisory Panel as set out above be accepted and endorsed.
REASON: The Mental Capacity Act 2005 would be implemented on 1 April 2007 and Local Authorities would be required to make the appropriate arrangements for systems to be in place by this time.