Upon presentation of a petition for the appointment of a guardian, the court may appoint either of the following as the guardian of the individual's estate:

1. (1) The superintendent of the state institution to which the individual has been committed.

2. (2) Another individual employed by the state institution in an administrative capacity.

   [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-19-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.