Annexure 14 Concept Clearance Proposals Policy Guidelines

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What this concept-clearance proposal covers

Annexure 14 Concept Clearance Proposals Policy Guidelines is a structured proposal document used to present a concept for review, record requested changes, and capture clearance decisions. The exact fields and approval authority depend on the issuing organization and project context; the supplied materials do not identify a federal agency, filing deadline, or universal form schedule. In a U.S. workflow, upload the proposal, map its actual fields, route it to named reviewers, collect signatures, and retain the completed record with its audit trail. ESIGN and applicable state electronic-transaction law can support qualifying electronic signatures.

Structured completion

Upload the Annexure 14 proposal and map its approval, signature, date, and comment fields before sending it to designated reviewers.

Role-based routing

Assign each proposal section to the responsible reviewer, reducing unclear ownership when concept clearance requires multiple approvals.

Audit evidence

Capture timestamps, signer identity, and document activity in an audit trail that supports later review of the clearance decision.

Central records

Keep the executed proposal and completion certificate together, helping teams retrieve the exact approved version during project governance reviews.

Reusable templates

Use reusable templates for recurring concept-clearance submissions while preserving required proposal language and approval sequencing.

Connected workflows

Connect proposal signing with Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Drive, or Procore to reduce duplicate entry after approval.

Setting	Recommendation
Authentication method	SMS OTP for external signers
Signature type	Typed or drawn electronic signature
Audit trail	Detailed audit trail with timestamps
Document retention	Seven-year archival policy
Encryption	TLS 1.2/1.3 and AES-256

How to complete the proposal online

Upload the proposal, verify its actual fields, route it to the required reviewers, collect signatures, and preserve the completed record with its audit trail.

Upload proposal:
Upload the Annexure 14 proposal file into signNow.
Map fields:
Review detected fields and add missing fields.
Set routing:
Assign reviewers, signers, and approval order.
Send for review:
Send the proposal and monitor completion.
Store records:
Download the signed proposal and audit trail.

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Signer authentication:

Confirm signer identity through the configured authentication method.

Timestamp capture:

Record the exact time of each proposal action.

Document hashing:

Create a document hash for completed content.

Tamper-evident sealing:

Seal the signed proposal against later alteration.

Activity logging:

Attach signer actions and access details to the record.

Audit export:

Retrieve or export the audit trail with the final proposal.

Use the web app to upload the proposal, place fields, assign reviewers, and send the completed routing package from a desktop browser.
Use the mobile app when reviewing or signing a proposal away from the office, including project-site approval workflows.
Use kiosk mode for supervised, in-person completion when several authorized participants share a controlled device.
Use a shareable signing link when a designated reviewer needs direct access without a separate email invitation.

Certificate and signer authentication

Digital certificates:

PKI certificate-based signer authentication

X.509 identity:

X.509 certificates identify authorized signers

Two-factor authentication:

Two-factor authentication strengthens signer access

SMS verification:

SMS OTP confirms the signer’s phone

Identity verification:

ID verification supports identity assurance

Certificate evidence:

Certificate records support signed-document review

Record-keeping practices for proposals

A defensible Annexure 14 record includes the exact approved proposal, its signing evidence, and a retention decision tied to the document’s actual business purpose.

Preserve each approved proposal version

Preserve the original uploaded proposal, every approved revision, the completed document, and its audit trail. Label each record with the proposal identifier and completion date so reviewers can distinguish the clearance package from later project documents.

Export audit evidence with signatures

Export the completion certificate or audit trail with the signed proposal when organizational policy requires independent records. Keep signer identity, timestamps, access events, and field history together rather than storing only a flattened PDF.

Match retention to the underlying purpose

Apply a documented retention period based on the proposal’s purpose. If it supports federal tax records, review IRC §6501(a); if it contains protected health information, review HIPAA 45 CFR §164.530(j).

Control access to archived records

Restrict access to authorized reviewers and preserve the record in encrypted storage. Review permissions periodically, especially after project completion, staff changes, or transfer of responsibility for the concept-clearance archive.

Retention periods for proposal records

Keep the completed proposal, signatures, and audit evidence for the longest period required by its underlying business or regulatory purpose.

Three years after filing

Maintain the proposal record under IRC §6501(a) when it supports federal tax documentation.

Six years after filing

Keep records six years when a 25% income understatement applies under IRC §6501(e).

Six years from effective date

Retain healthcare-related proposal records six years under HIPAA 45 CFR §164.530(j).

Seven years for audit records

Retain audit records seven years under Sarbanes-Oxley, 15 U.S.C. §7245, when applicable.

Longer period if required

Follow longer state or industry rules after checking the applicable state authority.

Integrations for proposal workflows

Connect the proposal workflow to systems that already hold project, customer, document, or approval information.

Questions about completing this proposal

These answers address field mapping, signer routing, authentication, plan limits, healthcare safeguards, and U.S. electronic-signature requirements for Annexure 14.

Upload the original Annexure 14 file again, then inspect the detected fields before sending. signNow Business includes templates and audit trails, but the sender remains responsible for confirming that every required proposal field was mapped correctly.

Open the recipient record and verify the email address, assigned role, and required fields. Resend only after correcting routing. The audit trail should show the new delivery and later signer actions separately from the earlier attempt.

Use signNow’s SMS authentication where the plan and workflow support it, and verify the signer’s phone number. For higher assurance, configure advanced signer authentication available through Enterprise features or an approved deployment.

The Business plan is listed at $8 per user per month when billed annually and includes 100 signature invites per user per year. Review current plan terms before sending additional invitations or relying on overage assumptions.

signNow states that HIPAA compliance requires a BAA. If the proposal contains protected health information, confirm the covered workflow, execute the required agreement, and apply access controls appropriate to the healthcare record.

ESIGN and UETA can support qualifying electronic signatures when intent, consent, attribution, and record retention requirements are met. They do not eliminate exclusions for wills, court documents, or other records listed in 15 U.S.C. §7003.

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