This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
Here's a plain English summary of this rule:
The people who serve on the board of governors, sit on the committee, or work as staff supporting them cannot be sued for actions they take while doing their official jobs under these rules. This protection is complete, meaning it covers all their official actions without exception.
This rule exists so these individuals can make decisions and carry out their duties without worrying about being personally sued for doing their jobs. It lets them focus on their responsibilities instead of fearing legal consequences for choices made in good faith as part of their official work.
In simple terms, if you disagree with a decision made by the board, committee, or staff while they were doing their official duties, you cannot file a civil lawsuit against them personally because of that decision. This immunity is designed to protect the people carrying out these roles, not to prevent all forms of accountability, but specifically to shield them from civil liability for official acts.
