3. Associate secretaries and assistant secretaries are authorized, in the exercise of their respective powers, duties and functions, to sign(1) supply contracts;
(2) services contracts, except services contracts for the transportation and handling of goods;
(3) agreements entered into with other government departments or bodies;
(4) promises or grants of subsidies; and
(5) authorizations for out-of-court settlements, with or without consideration, discharges from any personal right, and any act, document or writing relating to those discharges.