Church of England Pensions Measure 2018

Seal and evidence

11 (1) The application of the Board’s seal must be authenticated by the signature of the secretary or of another officer authorised by the Board (whether generally or specifically) for that purpose.

(2) A document purporting to be duly executed under the Board’s seal is to be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, taken to be so executed.

(3) A document which is signed by two members of the Board and expressed (in whatever form of words) to be executed by the Board has the same effect as if executed under its seal.

(4) A document which is signed by two officers or members of staff of the Board authorised by the Board for that purpose, and which is expressed (in whatever form of words) to be signed on behalf of the Board, has the same effect as if executed under its seal.

(5) An authorisation under sub-paragraph (4) has effect subject to such limitations or conditions as it may specify.

(6) A document executed by the Board which makes clear on its face that it is intended to be a deed has effect on delivery as a deed and is to be taken, unless a contrary intention is proved, to be delivered on being so executed.

(7) In favour of a person who in good faith acquires an interest in property for valuable consideration, a document is taken to be duly executed by the Board if it purports to be signed in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) or (4).