Representative

Representative means a person or an organisation appointed by the competent bodies in order to assist and represent an unaccompanied minor in (…) with a view to ensuring the best interests of the child and exercising legal capacity for the minor where necessary. Where an organisation is appointed as a representative, it shall designate a person responsible for carrying out the duties of representative in respect of the unaccompanied minor (…).

Reception Conditions Directive (2013/33/EU), Article 2(j)

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