# The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026, Paragraph 18: Authentication of deeds and other documents


(1) The application of the common seal of the Commissioners is only required in respect of a document executed as a deed and must be authenticated by the signature of the chair of the Commissioners or some other commissioner authorised by the Commissioners to authenticate the application of the common seal, and of the Chief Executive or some person authorised by the Commissioners to act in the Chief Executive’s place in that behalf.
(2) The Commissioners may authorise a person to act instead of the Chief Executive under this paragraph whether or not the Chief Executive is absent or incapable of acting.
(3) Any other document given or issued by the Commissioners, unless the contrary intention is expressed, is sufficiently authorised if signed by the Chief Executive, the chair of the Commissioners or a duly authorised officer of the Commissioners.
(4) The Authority may execute documents, including deeds, electronically.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/724/schedule/2/paragraph/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/poole-harbour-revision-order-2026/schedule-2/paragraph-18
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