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Under the doctrine of immunity from civil suits for acts performed in the performance of official duties, discuss the following scenario: A provincial governor, acting within official authority, enters into a contract with a private construction firm for the construction of a provincial road, to be paid from provincial funds. The contractor sues to enforce payment, naming the governor as defendant. The governor invokes immunity from civil liability for acts performed in the performance of official duties. (a) Is the governor 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?