This policy authorizes the Director of Psychiatric Services (the Chief Provincial Psychiatrist) to issue an Order of Committeeship on any person he/she believes to have severe mental health problems or illnesses and therefore unable to manage his or her property or personal care. An Order of Committeeship appoints The Public Trustee of Manitoba as committee of the person's property and personal care to protect those with a mental health problem, illness or disorder through provisions in The Mental Health Act.
This policy is applicable to Manitobans over the age of majority determined or suspected of being incapable of dealing with their own affairs due to mental health problems, illnesses or disorders. This policy is enforced by the Department of Health, Seniors and Active Living.