§ 1115-z. Limited liability. Neither the members of the authority or
the water board, nor any officer or employee of the authority or the
water board acting in behalf thereof, while acting within the scope of
his authority, shall be subject to any liability resulting from (i) the
construction, ownership, maintenance or operation of any project
financed with the assistance of the authority, (ii) the construction,
ownership, maintenance or operation of any sewerage system or facility
or water system or facility owned by the water board, or (iii) carrying
out any of the powers expressly given in this title. Any member of the
authority, either appointed by the governor or an employee of the state
shall be deemed an "employee" for purposes of section eighteen of the
public officers law for any actions relating to their activities as a
member of the authority created by this state.