b) All permit applications shall be signed by a duly authorized agent of the operator and the property owner, shall be accompanied by an oath or affidavit attesting to the agent's authority to sign the application and shall be notarized. The following persons are considered duly authorized agents of the operator and the property owner:

1. 1) For Corporations, a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president
2. 2) For a sole proprietorship or partnership, a proprietor or general partner, respectively; and
3. 3) For a municipality, state, federal or other public agency, by the head of the agency or ranking elected official.