(a) Purpose. Electronic signatures are widely used in business settings, and increase efficiency and overall customer service. It allows for expedited execution of documents, cuts down on the use of paper and provides a more seamless document management process. The purpose of this section is to allow the City to utilize electronic signatures in compliance with California law and City policy.
(b) Definitions.
(1) "Electronic signature" has the same meaning as in Section 1633.2 of the California Civil Code, as may be amended.
(2) "Digital signature" has the same meaning as in Section 16.5 of the California Government Code, as may be amended.
(3) "UETA" means the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, commencing at Section 1633.1 of the California Civil Code.
(c) Electronic signatures. Whenever a signature is required, the City may agree that an electronic signature, which includes, but is not limited to, a digital signature, satisfies that requirement, provided it is in accordance with the UETA.
(d) The use of electronic signatures shall be governed by approved City Administrative Policy.
(e) This section is intended to enable the City to use electronic signatures to the fullest extent allowed by law, and does not limit the City's ability to use electronic or digital signatures in any way.
(§ 1, Ord. 1679-NS, eff. 7-10-2020)