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In the absence of clear and convincing evidence of gross negligence involving a reckless disregard of their duties or failure to carry them out, members of the Board, officers and employees of the Authority shall not be subject to personal civil responsibility towards any person and shall be compensated by the Authority and exonerated from civil liability for acts or omissions in good faith, in their capacity and within their authority. Any civil action brought before a court that alleges the existence of gross negligence must be dismissed with prejudice if the defendant produces documents showing that he or she received information about the relevant facts, participated in person or by phone and deliberated in good faith or received and relied on expert advice regarding any act or omission which is the basis for the lawsuit.\nHistory —Apr. 6, 2016, No. 21, § 606; July 12, 2016, No. 68, § 1.18.