§ 2-439. Electronic Signatures and Transactions Act.  


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  • Purpose and intent. In accordance with F.S. §§ 668.001 through 668.06, and § 668.50, the Electronic Signature Act of 1996 and the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act, respectively, the City of Gainesville intends to treat an electronic document as having the same force and effect as a document obtained by traditional, manual means. Electronic commerce, including the implementation and authorization of electronic signatures, records, and transactions, can benefit the City of Gainesville. Electronic commerce has the potential to facilitate economic development and improve the efficiency of government services, expedite business transactions, decrease paper use and reduce costs associated with manual signatures.

(Ord. No. 080515, § 1, 12-4-08)