The governing authority issuing the bonds shall, by resolution, fix the form and terms of the bonds and the rate of interest, payable annually or semi-annually, within the maximum rate prescribed hereby.  The bonds shall be payable in such medium and at such place or places within or without the state as may be fixed by resolution.  All bonds shall be signed by the president or chief executive officer, and the secretary or clerk of the subdivision or governing authority, under the seal of the subdivision and the coupons shall be signed by the facsimile signatures of the officers.  The delivery of any bonds or coupons so executed at any time thereafter shall be valid, although before date of delivery the person signing the bonds or coupons shall cease to hold office.