(1) Where a guardianship contract is registered and the principal is deemed in the state of lacking capacity to manage his or her affairs, the Family Court shall appoint a supervisor of voluntary guardianship upon the application of the principal, his or her spouse, any of the first cousins or closer relatives, the voluntary guardian, a public prosecutor, or the head of a local government.
(2) In cases falling under paragraph (1), where the Family Court appoint a supervisor of voluntary guardianship upon the application of a person who is not the principal, it shall obtain the consent from the principal in advance; provided, this shall not apply where the principal is unable to declare his or her intention.
(3) Where a supervisor of voluntary guardianship becomes absent, the Family Court shall appoint a supervisor of voluntary guardianship either ex officio or upon the application of the principal, any of his or her relatives, the voluntary guardian, a public prosecutor, or the head of a local government.
(4) Where deemed necessary even after a supervisor of voluntary guardianship is appointed, the Family Court may appoint an additional supervisor of voluntary guardianship either ex officio or upon the application of a person entitled to file an application under paragraph (3).
(5) Article 940-5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to a supervisor of voluntary guardianship.[This Article Added on Mar. 7, 2011]