# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 139


(1) The supervisory body must appoint a person to be the relevant person's representative as soon as practicable after a standard authorisation is given.
(2) The supervisory body must appoint a person to be the relevant person's representative if a vacancy arises whilst a standard authorisation is in force.
(3) Where a vacancy arises, the appointment under sub-paragraph (2) is to be made as soon as practicable after the supervisory body becomes aware of the vacancy.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/A1/paragraph/139 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-A1/paragraph-139
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