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Under the doctrine of immunity from civil suits for acts performed in the performance of official duties, analyze the following scenario: A general manager of a local water district, acting within official authority, signs a contract with a private supplier for the construction of a water treatment facility, to be funded by the water district’s funds. The supplier sues, naming the general manager as defendant. The manager invokes immunity from civil liability for acts performed in the performance of official duties. (a) Is the general manager personally immune from the civil action? (b) If immunity applies, who is the proper defendant? (c) If immunity does not apply, what conditions would make the officer personally liable?