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CHECK SIGNATORY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cheque signatory
1, record 1, English, cheque%20signatory
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- check signatory 2, record 1, English, check%20signatory
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The functions of a cheque signatory are: (a) To verify that cheques are pre-numbered, dated and drawn to the order of the payee appearing on the disbursement voucher and the invoice; (b) To ensure that cheques are not made payable to "bearer" or "cash" ... 3, record 1, English, - cheque%20signatory
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The preferred Canadian spelling form is "check," not "check." 4, record 1, English, - cheque%20signatory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnaire autorisé à signer les chèques
1, record 1, French, fonctionnaire%20autoris%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20signer%20les%20ch%C3%A8ques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- signataire de chèques 2, record 1, French, signataire%20de%20ch%C3%A8ques
proposal, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fonctionnaire autorisé à signer pour l'organisation subventionnée. 3, record 1, French, - fonctionnaire%20autoris%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20signer%20les%20ch%C3%A8ques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «signataire de chèques» n'a pas été relevé dans les contextes reliés aux fonctionnaires mais plutôt aux clients d'une banque ou aux membres d'une association. 2, record 1, French, - fonctionnaire%20autoris%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20signer%20les%20ch%C3%A8ques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cheque signatory
1, record 2, English, cheque%20signatory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- check signatory 2, record 2, English, check%20signatory
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Board determines who will have signing authority and approval to sign cheques must be given to cheque signatories by formal resolution of the Board. 3, record 2, English, - cheque%20signatory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Check Signatory[:] The signatory on a company check might be of interest if that signatory changes depending on the nature of the check or depending on other factors. 2, record 2, English, - cheque%20signatory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The preferred Canadian spelling is "cheque," not "check." 4, record 2, English, - cheque%20signatory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- signataire de chèques
1, record 2, French, signataire%20de%20ch%C3%A8ques
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour éviter tout conflit d'intérêt, le trésorier ou la trésorière, de même que toute personne autorisée à signer des chèques, ne peut être signataire de chèques dont il ou elle est bénéficiaire. 2, record 2, French, - signataire%20de%20ch%C3%A8ques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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