2324 - (DGA) Authorized Signature Policy
2324 (DGA) Authorized Signatures 2324 (DGA)
The Superintendent is directed to create internal controls to ensure that contracts,
checks and other official documents are accurate, authorized and signed by the
appropriate persons and that necessary actions are taken to prevent mistakes, fraud,
embezzlement and District liability, and to comply with applicable state or federal laws
and regulations.
checks and other official documents are accurate, authorized and signed by the
appropriate persons and that necessary actions are taken to prevent mistakes, fraud,
embezzlement and District liability, and to comply with applicable state or federal laws
and regulations.
In general, the Superintendent or their designee may sign documents on behalf of the
District or the Board. When a signature of one Board member is required, the Chair, or
in their absence, the Vice Chair, is authorized to sign on behalf of the Board. Other
District personnel and District officials (e.g., Treasurer, school nurses, etc.) are
authorized to sign documents or instruments on behalf of the District or School Board as
required by any statute, regulation, or Board policy or as directed by the
Superintendent.
Execution of a document on behalf of the District or the Board is indication by the
person so signing that the document is accurate, has been adequately approved by the
Board or other District personnel as appropriate and necessary, and is in the best
interest of the District.
Checks drawn on the general fund or any special fund (with the exception of the
individual school activity funds) require the approval of manifests by the members of the
School Board Finance Committee and the signature of the School District Treasurer or
Deputy School District Treasurer prior to being released to the payee.
Checks issued by the District will be sequentially numbered.
RSA 197:23-a School Meetings & Officers: Treasurers Duties
RSA 294-E Uniform Electronic Transactions Act