A. 
An electronic signature that conforms with this chapter and City policies, constitutes a signature, and shall have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature using ink applied to paper.
B. 
In any transaction with the City, in which the parties have agreed to conduct the transaction by electronic means, the City may use and accept an electronic signature, if the electronic signature complies with the UETA.
C. 
In any written communication with the City, in which a signature is used or required, the City may use or accept a digital signature, if the digital signature complies with Section 16.5 of the California Government Code.
D. 
The City may use electronic signatures on ordinances and resolutions.
E. 
The City Manager or designee shall determine the documents for which the City may use and accept electronic or digital signatures in accordance with state law and this chapter.
(Ord. 2123 § 1, 2021)
The City Manager or designee shall determine acceptable technologies and vendors under this section to ensure the security and integrity of any data and signatures. In determining which technologies and vendors are acceptable for digital signatures, the City Manager or designee shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to ensuring that the level of security used to identify the signer of a document and the level of security used to transmit the signature are sufficient for the transaction being conducted.
(Ord. 2123 § 1, 2021)