Unless you're abusing your role there isn't a conflict of interest if you're sig campaign manager & merit source. I'm happy your topic's at the top of meta because you're a good candidate for merit source.
To be honest, I have no idea how all these discussions regarding conflicts of interest relate to my appointment. But I am sincerely grateful to everyone who participates in the discussion, regardless of your opinion, since active discussion allows this thread to continuously remain at the top of the meta section.