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authority's functions and duties that, notwithstanding any
other provision of law to the contrary, shall not be subject
to review under the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181),
known as the Regulatory Review Act.
(11) To make and enter into contracts and other
instruments necessary or convenient for the conduct of the
authority's business and the exercise of the powers of the
authority.
(12) To appoint such officers and hire such agents and
employees as the authority deems necessary.
(13) To retain counsel and auditors to render
professional services as the authority deems appropriate. The
authority shall not be considered either an executive agency
or an independent agency for the purpose of the act of
October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth
Attorneys Act, but shall possess the same status for that
purpose as the Auditor General, State Treasurer and the
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, except that the
provisions of section 204(b) and (f) of the Commonwealth
Attorneys Act shall not apply to the authority.
Notwithstanding 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 85 (relating to matters
affecting government units), the authority shall defend
actions brought against the authority or its members,
officers, officials and employees when acting within the
scope of their official duties.
(14) To cooperate with any Federal agency or government
agency.
(15) To acquire, by gift or otherwise, purchase, hold,
receive, lease, sublease and use any franchise, license, or
property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, or
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