1. The court shall have full discretionary authority to appoint any suitable person as conservator and may require a conservator to post an adequate surety bond and to make such reports as the court may deem necessary.
2. The conservator shall have the same powers and authority as the guardian of the property of an infant or person adjudicated incompetent and shall be considered as an officer or arm of the court.
[2:194:1945; 1943 NCL § 9570.01]