Below is a sample board resolution. When a contractor is a corporation, a formal, dated board resolution must be secured and attached to the contract indicating that the signatory is a corporate representative and authorized to sign said contract.

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF
(CORPORATION'S NAME)

A meeting of the Board of Directors of (CORPORATION'S NAME) was held on (DATE), whereby a resolution was passed authorizing (NAME AND TITLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION)
by his signature, to enter into any and all contractual obligations on behalf of this corporation.

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Secretary and/or Chairman