You need to consult with the laws and ethics in your area and at your  
institution. Many civil servants are prevented by law from running  
for any political office at any level. I know I could be fired for  
such a thing and I have heard of teachers losing their jobs for  
running for some minor local offices.

It changes from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and job to job of course.

This would go double if the library and historical society do any  
type of business together, whether money changes hands or not.

Ask your boss or board, but I wouldn't do it.

Just my 2 cents.

Matthew White



On Jul 19, 2007, at 1:10 PM, Kimberly Richards wrote:

> I've been asked to sit on the Board of Directors for our public  
> library.  However, in order to keep the position, the Board  
> President is now asking me to run for election in November to keep  
> my Board seat, which is based on the Legislative Districts in the  
> County.  While I feel this is a good opportunity, I also feel this  
> is a conflict of interest, since I work at the local historical  
> society.  I do not think it is a good idea to mix politics with my  
> job in the community, even though the only political aspect of the  
> board position is the district election.  Has anyone been in a  
> similiar position?  Are there any thoughts regarding this matter?
>
> Thank you for your time!
> Kim Richards
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