Who is an authorized official?

• A. Named in the certificate of registration of a broker. Appointed and employed by a broker
• B. A government official who certifies property taxes
• C. An independent contractor who handles closings
• D. The owner of the property

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is that an authorized official is someone who is tied to the brokerage and empowered to supervise its operations. In Manitoba real estate practice, this person is named in the broker’s certificate of registration and is appointed and employed by the broker to oversee the brokerage’s activities and ensure compliance with real estate laws and regulations. This makes option that describes being named in the broker’s certificate and appointed by the broker the correct choice.

Other options don’t fit because they describe roles outside the brokerage’s internal supervision: a government official certifying property taxes isn’t part of the brokerage structure, an independent contractor handling closings isn’t responsible for supervising compliance, and the owner of the property isn’t involved in the broker’s regulatory oversight.