Construction and Administration

This chapter is to be administered and interpreted in accordance with the following principles: I. All adults should be able to choose to live in the manner they wish and to accept or refuse support, assistance, or protection; II. All adults should be able to be informed about and participate in the management of their affairs; and III. The values, beliefs, wishes, cultural norms, and traditions that adults hold should be respected in supporting adults in the management of their affairs.