Section 20Part 5 — General Matters
Immunity and indemnity
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Neither the Authority, nor a director or employee of the Authority shall be liable in damages for anything done or omitted in the discharge of their respective functions, responsibilities, powers and duties under this Law unless it is shown that the act or omission was in bad faith.
The Authority shall indemnify —
every director;
every employee; and
the secretary of the Authority, appointed under section 5(2),
against all claims, damages, costs, charges or expenses incurred by that director, employee or secretary in the discharge of his functions, responsibilities, powers and duties under this Law, except claims, damages, costs, charges or expenses caused by their bad faith; and the Authority may purchase insurance with respect to such indemnification.
Cross References
- Section 5 of Maritime Authority Act
section 5(2) - appointment of secretary