Title
Clear title such as 'Project Management Directors Resolution' and corporate entity name.
A clear resolution reduces ambiguity about who can commit the company, establishes approval thresholds, supports audit trails, and helps meet internal controls and external compliance obligations under corporate governance standards and contract law.
Corporate secretaries, general counsel, finance leaders, and project sponsors normally prepare or request this resolution when delegating authority for a defined project or program.
Maintaining a signed resolution helps third parties (vendors, banks) and internal auditors confirm authority during reviews or disputes.
Clear title such as 'Project Management Directors Resolution' and corporate entity name.
Specific powers granted, e.g., sign contracts up to $X, approve change orders, or enter vendor agreements.
Project identifiers, budget caps, geographic or temporal limits, and exclusions (if any).
Start date and automatic expiration or review date for delegated authority.
Obligations to report to the board, frequency of updates, and required documentation.
Corporate secretary or officer attestation, authorized signer name, title, signature, and date.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Approval Order | Sequential: Legal → Finance → Board |
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code, optional two-factor |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and signer identity |
| Storage | Save signed PDF with certificate and revision history |
Choose a distribution channel that balances auditability, signer convenience, and compliance with any sector-specific requirements.
For electronic execution, verify authentication level and retention location; integrate with document storage solutions where corporate policies require it.
Set as MM/DD/YYYY; determines when authority begins
Specify expiry or automatic board review date
Match authority period to fiscal year if needed
Provide certified resolution before vendor executes
Keep signed resolution with audit trail for inspections
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA required) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A board delegates authority to two directors to approve renovation contracts up to $200,000
Board authorizes program director to sign cloud SaaS contracts within preapproved budget bands
The corporate secretary typically certifies resolutions and maintains minute books. Their attestation confirms the validity of board actions and is often required by third parties during contract or account onboarding.
Named directors or project sponsors receive delegated authority to sign contracts and approve budgets within specified limits. Their role is operational, while oversight remains with the board.