GOVERNMENT OF AUTHORITY.

SEC. 406. GOVERNMENT OF AUTHORITY. (a) In General.—The Authority shall be governed in accordance with this section and with the terms of any interstate agreement or compact relating to the Authority that is consistent with this title. (b) Board.—The Authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of not more than 12 members appointed by the Capital Region jurisdictions and 1 member appointed by the Secretary. (c) Qualifications.—At least 2 members of the Board shall be elected officials each of whom represents a political subdivision that has jurisdiction over the area at an end of the Project crossing. (d) Failure To Appoint.—The failure of a Capital Region jurisdiction to appoint 1 or more members of the Board shall not impair the establishment of the Authority if the condition of the establishment described in section 405(b)(1) has been met. (e) Personal Liability of Members.—A member of the Board, including any nonvoting member, shall not be personally liable for— (1) any action taken in his or her capacity as a member of the Board; or (2) any note, bond, or other financial obligation of the Authority. (f) Residency Requirement.—Each member of the Board shall reside within a Capital Region jurisdiction.