Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter XIII § 72 | 2020
a. Traditional Ways and Cultural Ties. Any appointment under this Act shall encourage a child to maintain cultural ties with the Nation, to be informed of the tradition and customs of the Nation, and to have the opportunity to learn the Hocak language.
b. Guardianship Duties. A guardian appointed by the Court shall:
(1) Use the degree of care, diligence, and good faith when acting on behalf of the child that an ordinarily prudent person exercises in his/her own affairs
(2) Advocate for the child&rsquos best interests
(3) Demonstrate the utmost degree of trustworthiness, loyalty, and fidelity in relation to the child and
(4) Notify the Court of any change in address of the guardian(s) or child.
(5) Make medical, dental, and psychiatric care decisions.
(6) Consent to marriage, if the child is still a minor.
(7) Make decisions related to education.
(8) Make decisions related to mobility and travel.
(9) Consent to military service.
(10) Consent/refuse visitation by relatives, subject to the limitation set forth in Section 82.
c. Guardianship Powers. A guardian appointed by the Court may be bestowed with the following powers:
(1) The power to manage the child&rsquos estate.
(2) The power to seek child support.
(3) The power to seek a name change, if tradition and custom permits.