A. The following definitions apply to this section:
1. "Electronic record" has the same meaning as in Section 1633.2 of the California Civil Code.
2. "Electronic signature" has the same meaning as in Section 1633.2 of the California Civil Code.
3. "Digital signature" has the same meaning as in Section 16.5 of the California Government Code.
4. "UETA" means the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, commencing at Section 1633.1 of the California Civil Code.
B. In any transaction or communication with the city for which the parties have agreed to conduct the transaction or communication by electronic means, the following provisions apply:
1. When a record is required to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies that requirement, if it is in accordance with the UETA.
2. When a signature is required, the parties may agree that either:
a. An electronic signature satisfies that requirement, if it is in accordance with the UETA; or
b. A digital signature satisfies that requirement, if it is in accordance with Section 16.5 of the California Government Code.
C. This section is intended to enable the city to use electronic records, electronic signatures, and digital signatures to the fullest extent allowed by law, and does not limit the city's ability to use electronic records, electronic signatures, or digital signatures in any way. (Ord. 2015-0034 § 1)