Percy Robinson v. Samuel Price, Etc.

GODBOLD, Circuit Judge:

From 1967 until 1973 appellant was employed as an administrator by the Harris County Community Action Association, d/b/a Gulf Coast Services Administration. The Association’s objective is to eliminate poverty in the community. It is funded by the federal, county and city governments, with some of its federal funding reviewed by the state. In order to eliminate any conflicts of interests the Association’s Personnel Practices Manual prohibits Association employees from belonging to any organization that holds a seat on the Association’s board of directors.

Appellant is a…