Electronic Signature Resolution 7733.pdf

The pdf document details a resolution by the City of Everett, Washington, endorsing the use of electronic signatures and implementing a policy to govern their use. It covers the scope of the policy, its application to City officials and staff, their duties, and defines terms like electronic record and digital signature. The policy encourages efficiency, sets standards for electronic signatures, and ensures document authenticity. It permits the use of electronic signature platforms such as AdobeSign and DocuSign, designates authorized signatories, and validates electronic signatures as legally binding. The document highlights the shift towards electronic signatures for most City transactions, with exceptions for specific contracts requiring wet signatures.