§ 1046. New York city water board. For the benefit of the city of New York and the inhabitants thereof, a water board, to be known as the New York city water board, is hereby established for the accomplishment of any or all of the purposes specified in this title. It shall have the powers and duties now or hereafter conferred by this title upon a water board. It shall be organized in a manner prescribed by and be subject to the provisions of this title. The board, its members, officers and employees and its operations and activities shall in all respects be governed by the provisions of this title.