Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Resolutions, meetings & authority · Core

Signing authority

Also called: signature authority

ELI5

Formal power to bind an organisation by signing specified documents.

Used in conversation

“The team needs one controlled copy of signing authority, with an owner and date.”

Pitch context

You will see “Signing authority” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches resolutions, meetings & authority.

Why it matters: In resolutions, meetings & authority, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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