ยง  2053-h.  Governmental capacity of the authority and municipalities.
  The county, other municipalities within the county and the authority  in
  carrying  out the respective powers and duties under this title shall be
  deemed to be  acting  in  a  governmental  capacity.  The  construction,
  operation and maintenance of any project financed in whole or in part by
  the  authority  shall  be  deemed  to be the performance of an essential
  governmental function  by  the  authority  acting  in  its  governmental
  capacity,  whether  such  project  shall  be  owned  or  operated by the
  authority or by any person or other public corporation.
Structure New York Laws
Article 8 - Miscellaneous Authorities
Title 13-M - Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority
2053-C - Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority.
2053-D - Transfer of Property to Authority; Acquisition of Property by County for Authority.
2053-E - Powers of the Authority.
2053-F - Certain County Rights.
2053-G - Charges by the Authority; Method of Collection.
2053-H - Governmental Capacity of the Authority and Municipalities.
2053-I - Transfer of Officers and Employees.
2053-J - Bonds of the Authority.
2053-K - Remedies of Bondholders.
2053-L - State, County and Municipalities Not Liable on Bonds.
2053-M - Moneys of the Authority.
2053-N - Bonds and Notes as Legal Investment.
2053-O - Agreement With the State.
2053-P - Exemption From Taxes, Assessments and Certain Fees.
2053-Q - Actions Against the Authority.
2053-S - Interest in Contracts Prohibited.
2053-T - Audit and Annual Report.
2053-V - Contracts With Municipalities; Powers of Municipalities.
2053-W - Solid Waste Reserve Fund.
2053-X - Environmental Applications, Proceedings, Approvals and Permits.