“Interfering in the elections” is a bit of a stretch. The timeline of events is documented in the meeting minutes and pasted below. We kept ZF in the loop of what was occurring to ensure we were acting appropriately and in line with ZF’s Conflict of Interest policy.
There is no rule that precludes ZCG candidates from applying for RFP positions. Also, Beth was not required to withdraw from the election. She chose to withdraw because she preferred the Outreach Coordinator position over being a ZCG committee member. If Beth had remained in the election and won, she would have had to choose between the two roles, as ZCG committee members are not eligible to become grantees.