874.1. When the advice of the council is required for the appointment of a tutor, the judge or prothonotary, if the persons to be called reside at a greater distance than 25 km and if he is requested to do so, may authorize a qualified person to call the family council before him, administer the necessary oath, take the advice of the council and, if need be, administer the oath of office.
1966, c. 21, s. 15; 1984, c. 47, s. 213.