N.Y.C. Charter § 1130: Section 1130. Members of fire department; elective office.

Any commissioner or any member of the uniformed force of the fire department may accept any additional place of public trust or civil emolument or may be elected to public office. Provided, however, if the fire commissioner determines that serving in such capacity interferes with his or her performance as a member of the department, the commissioner may require that such member be on a leave of absence without pay from the department during the time that such member holds such office.