Signature delegation

Signature delegation is the mechanism by which an authorized signatory (delegating party) formally transfers his or her signing authority to a third party (delegatee) for a defined duration and scope. Under French law, signature delegation must be explicit, formalized in writing and precisely specify the acts covered (article 1994 Civil Code for agency, and statutory provisions for companies). On Certyneo, delegation is managed on the administration side: the delegating party configures a signature role for the delegatee; the audit trail records the actual identity of the signatory and the legal basis for his or her delegation.