The Common Seal of the Council shall be kept in a safe place in the custody of the Director of Governance (or their nominee). A decision of the Council, or of any part of it, or any delegated authority will be sufficient authority for sealing any document necessary to give effect to the decision. The Common Seal will be affixed to those documents, which, in the opinion of the Director of Governance (or their nominee), should be sealed. The affixing of the Common Seal will be attested by the Chief Executive, the Director of Governance or any Director.
The Director of Governance (or their nominee) may adopt such means of sealing as they consider appropriate, including electronic sealing(1) . Affixing of an electronic seal shall have the same legal effect as affixing the Common Seal of the Council (provided that where a witness is required, the additional formalities for witnessing the electronic execution are complied with).
(1) - In accordance with section 7A(1) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 (as amended from time to time).