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<span style="font-size: 15pt" id="top">Frequently Asked Questions 2009</span><br />
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=== Where does my money go? ===<br />
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To [[Staff|people]] and [[m:Wikimedia servers|technology]]. Even though Wikipedia and its sister projects are one of the top five most-visited websites in the world, we employ fewer than 35 people; see our [[staff]] overview. Roughly half work on technology, a small team supports our public outreach and volunteer cultivation activities, and the remaining staff work in fundraising and administration. In addition, your support helps to pay for the technology infrastructure (servers and bandwidth) that keep Wikipedia running and growing. <br />
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Fundamentally, the Wikimedia Foundation exists to support and grow the enormous network of volunteers who write and edit Wikipedia and its sister projects -- more than 100,000 people around the world.<br />
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=== In a nutshell, what is Wikipedia? ===<br />
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Wikipedia is the world's largest and most popular encyclopedia. It's online, free to use, and free of advertising. Wikipedia contains more than 14 million volunteer-authored articles in over 250 languages, and is visited by more than 330 million people every month, making it the number five most-popular site in the world. It is a collaborative creation that has been added to and edited by millions of people during the past eight years: anyone can edit it, at any time. Wikipedia is the largest collection of shared knowledge in human history, and the people who support it are united by their love of learning, their intellectual curiosity, and their awareness that we know much more together, than any of us does alone.<br />
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=== Where can I find more financial information? ===<br />
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[[File:Annual Report Cover Big.jpg|thumb|right|200px|link=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/foundation/2/2a/WMF_20072008_Annual_report.pdf|Our Annual Report is our most important instrument of accountability to our donors. It explains our programs and includes a summary of key financial information. You can [[Media:WMF_20072008_Annual_report._high_resolution.pdf|download a high resolution copy of the 07-08 Annual Report (3.7 MB PDF)]].]]<br />
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Our Annual Report explains our programs and key financial information in more detail. You can [[Media:WMF_20072008_Annual_report._high_resolution.pdf| download a copy of the 07-08 Annual Report (3.7 MB PDF)]], and if you [[Support_Wikipedia/en|donate online]], we will email you when our next Annual Report is released. <br />
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If you want to study our numbers in greater detail, we provide you with access to financial reporting and planning. To understand better how your donation is used, you can see a detailed explanation of our spending in the [[Media:2009-10_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan_FINAL_July2.pdf |Annual Plan Presentation to the Board of Trustees]] (PDF). This includes:<br />
* Summary of strategic spending priorities<br />
* Comparison of the 08-09 actuals vs. the 09-10 plan<br />
* 09-10 departmental budget breakdown<br />
* Summary of top spending increases in 09-10<br />
* Organizational chart<br />
* Hiring plan for 2009-10<br />
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We've also written a [[2009-2010 Annual Plan Questions and Answers|Questions and Answers]] page related to the plan. Additional financial information, including copies of our audited financial statements up to the most recent fiscal year (2007-2008), can be found on the [[financial reports]] page.<br />
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=== Is the Wikimedia Foundation a charity? ===<br />
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Yes. The Wikimedia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA. You can review our [[:File:501%28c%293_Letter.png|letter of tax-exemption]] and our [[financial reports|financial reports and annual filings]].<br />
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=== Why should I donate to the Wikimedia Foundation? ===<br />
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The job of the Wikimedia Foundation is to provide easy access to information for people all over the world—free of charge and free of advertising. We are a non-profit that depends on your financial help to do that. Your donation directly supports some of the most popular collaboratively-edited reference projects in the world, including Wikipedia, one of the world's top five most-popular sites and the largest encyclopedia ever compiled in human history. <br />
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=== What are your plans? Where is this going? ===<br />
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As the organization's founder, Jimmy Wales, put it: "Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge." That’s where it’s going — and we need your help to get there.<br />
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Every month, more than 330 million people around the world use Wikipedia. It's available online, on your mobile device, on DVD, in books, and many other forms. We aspire to reach even more people, and to continually improve the quality of information that we provide. To do that, we are: <br />
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* making it much easier to contribute knowledge. We've recently launched a large-scale initiative to improve the user experience both for adding text and multimedia. You can find more information on the [http://usability.wikimedia.org/ project website].<br />
* creating learning and training resources to recruit more contributors: teachers, professors, students, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, librarians, archivists, curators, hobbyists, and many others. We're working with a growing network of {{CHAPTER-COUNT}} grass-roots Wikimedia chapter organizations around the world to reach out to these people, and encourage them to help us make Wikipedia better. More information can be found on the [http://outreach.wikimedia.org/ project website].<br />
* developing new technologies and processes for quality assurance that do not conflict with Wikimedia's fundamental openness. For the technically interested, this includes technologies for [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:FlaggedRevs flagging edits] and for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Edit_filter detecting potentially problematic changes].<br />
* consulting with our global community of editors as well as experts, volunteers and thinkers around the world to develop innovative strategies for reaching more people, with higher quality resources, and for increasing the number of volunteers. More information about our five-year strategy project can be found on the [http://strategy.wikimedia.org/ project website].<br />
* building a rich dashboard of metrics to support the work of the Wikimedia movement. See our [http://stats.wikimedia.org/reportcard/ monthly report card] and our [http://stats.wikimedia.org/ statistics portal].<br />
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Finally, it is our mission to protect the work that has been done so far: to reduce the risk that disaster or technical failure could eliminate portions of our work, and to ensure that it is regularly copied in many places. We're not an excited start-up company that will fade away in two years -- we're in this for the long term.<br />
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=== How do you balance keeping Wikipedia open with making it more reliable? ===<br />
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We believe increased participation makes Wikipedia better. At the same time, we must maintain the [[Wikipedia:Editorial_oversight_and_control|tough standards]] that have made Wikipedia [[Wikipedia:Reliability_of_Wikipedia#Assessments|respected]] by [http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/07/wikipedia-training-scientists-on-wiki-culture/ scientists,] [[Wikipedia:Reliability_of_Wikipedia#Academia|academics,]] [http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/health_care_and_wikipedia.php journalists,] and [[Wikipedia:Benefactors|foundations]]. <br />
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=== What is the Wikimedia Foundation? ===<br />
The '''Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.''' is the parent organization of various [[Our projects|free-content projects]], most notably [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], the award-winning online encyclopedia. Jimmy Wales founded Wikipedia in January 2001 and created the Wikimedia Foundation in June 2003. From the beginning, '''we have existed for one reason: the free and open sharing of knowledge. We don’t sell information and we don’t accept advertising. Your donation makes our work possible.''' We bring the educational content from these projects to people in as many forms as possible. In particular, we help disadvantaged communities with limited connectivity to access and contribute free educational content. <br />
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We own more than 400 servers used to run our projects, along with all the associated domain names and trademarks. We support strategic software development on the MediaWiki software and related tools, which allow more people to participate and the existing volunteer community to work more effectively. This includes tools specifically related to ensuring high quality. We develop learning resources, support workshops and strive to think intelligently about other ways to bring in new contributors and to grow Wikimedia as an international movement for free knowledge.<br />
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In all this, we are supported by [[local chapters]] organized in many different countries.<br />
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=== Which projects do you support? ===<br />
The Wikimedia Foundation supports Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia and one of the five most-visited websites world-wide. From the founding of Wikipedia in January 2001, and the incorporation of the Wikimedia Foundation in June 2003, our growth has been staggering. The English-language Wikipedia, our first project, has expanded to more than {{EN-WP-COUNT}} articles today. All Wikipedia languages combined contain more than {{ALL-WP-COUNT}} articles.<br />
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Besides Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation also supports:<br />
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* [http://commons.wikimedia.org/ Wikimedia Commons], a media repository containing more than {{COMMONS-MEDIA-COUNT}} freely usable images, videos, and sound files<br />
* [http://en.wikibooks.org/ Wikibooks], a project to create free textbooks<br />
* [http://en.wiktionary.org/ Wiktionary], a multilingual dictionary and thesaurus<br />
* [http://en.wikisource.org/ Wikisource], a library of source documents<br />
* [http://en.wikinews.org/ Wikinews], a citizen news website<br />
* [http://en.wikiversity.org/ Wikiversity], an interactive learning platform<br />
* [http://en.wikiquote.org/ Wikiquote], a collection of quotations<br />
* [http://species.wikimedia.org/ Wikispecies], a directory of life on Earth<br />
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We lead and support the development of [http://mediawiki.org/ MediaWiki], the open source wiki software behind all our public websites. We help to organize outreach and community events to encourage people to contribute to our projects, and we provide [http://static.wikipedia.org/ downloadable offline copies] and [http://download.wikimedia.org/ database archives] of Wikipedia content.<br />
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More information may be found on the page about [[our projects]].<br />
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=== How is the Wikimedia Foundation run? ===<br />
The Wikimedia Foundation has a [[staff]] of {{STAFF-COUNT}}, led by the Executive Director, Sue Gardner. The staff<br />
supports the work of the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who contribute content to the Wikimedia projects. Wikimedia is also supported by countless volunteers participating through committees, as interns, or on an ''ad hoc'' basis.<br />
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The [[Board of Trustees]] articulates the mission and vision of the Wikimedia Foundation, reviews and helps to develop long term plans, provides oversight, and supports the Wikimedia Foundation's fundraising efforts. It is the ultimate organizational authority of the Wikimedia Foundation as defined in its bylaws. See [[Meetings]] for published Board minutes and [[Resolutions]] for published Board resolutions. The Board is partially elected from the community of contributors to the Wikimedia projects. The Board is supported by an [[Advisory Board]], chaired by Angela Beesley Starling.<br />
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We have an office, located in San Francisco, California (USA), where most of our employees are working. All board members and remaining staff work remotely.<br />
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We strive to operate highly transparently, and have published [[policies|key policies]] and [[finance report|financial information]].<br />
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=== How is the Wikimedia Foundation funded? ===<br />
Wikimedia is funded primarily through [[Donate|donations]] from hundreds of thousands of individuals, but also through several grants and gifts of servers and hosting (see [[benefactors]]).<br />
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The Wikimedia Foundation receives donations from more than 50 countries around the world. The average donation is quite small, but their sheer numbers have ensured our success. People make contributions year-round, and once a year the Wikimedia Foundation makes a formal request for donations.<br />
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'''We are not considering advertising as a source of revenue.'''<br />
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The Wikimedia Foundation has 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in the United States. Donations made from other nations may also be tax deductible. See [[deductibility of donations]] for details. Click [[fundraising | here]] for details on how to make a donation via PayPal, MoneyBookers or by postal mail. For all other types of donation, please contact us through donate{{@}}wikimedia.org.<br />
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=== What is the Omidyar Network? ===<br />
[http://www.omidyar.com Omidyar Network] is a philanthropic investment organization founded by Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay, and his wife Pam Omidyar. It is dedicated to harnessing the power of markets to create opportunity for people to improve their lives.<br />
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Omidyar Network has generously offered to provide up to $500,000 to match individual donations between $100 and $9,999 made during the Wikimedia Foundation's 2009-10 fundraising drive. The purpose of the matching grant is to encourage people to donate a slightly larger amount than they otherwise might have. The Wikimedia Foundation depends on hundreds of thousands of individual donations every year both to ensure financial sustainability, as well as continue to grow and achieve a positive, far-reaching social impact through Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.<br />
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The matching funds are part of a grant of up to two million dollars over two years from Omidyar Network to the Wikimedia Foundation in support of its core objectives.<br />
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=== How much money are you hoping to raise? ===<br />
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010, we have budgeted $9.4 million in expenses, and an annual operating reserve of $1.2 million. We are hoping to raise $10.6 million throughout the fiscal year, and at least $7.5 million through our campaign.<br />
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We plan to raise the remaining revenue through our other fundraising activities throughout the fiscal year (including major gifts and foundation support) and through mission-friendly business development activities (such as licensing the Wikipedia name and logo for commercial uses). <br />
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More details about our finances can be found in our [[financial reports]]. Here is our [[Media:2009-10_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan_FINAL_July2.pdf |2009-10 Plan]] (PDF), and here is the [[2009-2010 Annual Plan Questions and Answers|Questions and Answers]] page related to it. <br />
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=== Who else is supporting you in this goal? ===<br />
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Most of our funding comes from individuals -- people like you. We also receive grants from community and private foundations, as well as in-kind contributions from corporations. They can be seen on our [[Donate/Benefactors/en | Benefactors]] page.<br />
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=== Where can I learn more about your recent activities? ===<br />
For the fiscal year 2007-08, please consult our [[Annual Report]].<br />
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=== How do I donate? ===<br />
To donate, please visit [[Support_Wikipedia/en|our fundraising page]]. You can donate using any major credit card (including VISA, Mastercard, Discover or American Express), PayPal, Moneybookers, bank transfer, or by sending a cheque to the Foundation. Our donation options support most (although not all) currencies.<br />
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==== Where do I send checks? ====<br />
Send checks to:<br />
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Our preference is for checks in U.S. dollars, drawn on U.S. bank accounts. Checks in currencies other than U.S. dollars, or from bank accounts outside the U.S., can be very expensive for us to process, which reduces the value of your gift. If you do not have a U.S. bank account, you can maximize the value of your donation by giving via Paypal or wire transfer.<br />
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==== Where do I send forms, letters or other materials to the Wikimedia Foundation? ====<br />
Please send all correspondence, including Payroll Deduction applications and Matching Gifts forms, to our secure lockbox address:<br />
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==== Can I make a stock donation to the Wikimedia Foundation? ====<br />
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The Wikimedia Foundation accepts stock donations. You can make a donation by transferring stock from your brokerage to ours by providing your broker with our name, investment account number and DTCC clearing number.<br />
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:Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.<br />
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==== Are my donations tax-deductible? ====<br />
Please refer to the [[Deductibility of donations|list of countries]] for the details of tax-deductibility.<br />
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==== If I make a donation, how do I get my tax receipt? ====<br />
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If you donate by PayPal or credit card, you'll receive a tax receipt by e-mail, as long as your e-mail address was included with your donation. Donations by check over $50 will receive a tax receipt by mail, if you gave us your return address. You may also request a tax receipt for your donation by writing us at giving{{@}}wikimedia.org (please include your contact information, the method you used to donate, and the amount of your donation).<br />
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==== Can I give you a targeted or restricted donation to be used for something very specific? ====<br />
Charities based in the United States, including the Wikimedia Foundation, are required to honor restrictions requested by donors. This means that if you specify your donation needs to be restricted for a specific use, we will either honor your request or return your donation. But before you decide to do that, please consider that unrestricted donations are much more useful for us. Every restriction imposes administrative overhead and planning costs, and increases internal complexity.<br />
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==== Why is there a minimum donation? ====<br />
The minimum donation amount is $1. We receive small donations from people who don't have much money, and we are really, really grateful to those donors. Truly, if the gift is meaningful to you, it's meaningful to us. But, it's not uncommon for people to use donation mechanisms such as ours to test stolen credit cards to see if they work. Those people typically use a very small dollar amount for their testing: we find a $1 minimum donation amount seems to deter them.<br />
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=== What can I do to help you spread the word? ===<br />
Spread the word any way you can! Tell your friends and family. Tell them what Wikipedia means to you. Ask them if they use it and if so, what it means to them. Put [[Support/en|buttons and banners]] on your blog. Use this text as the signature file on the bottom of your emails: <br />
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<tt> We’ve created the greatest collection of shared knowledge in history. Help protect Wikipedia. Donate now: http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Support_Wikipedia/en</tt><br />
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=== What is your donor privacy policy? ===<br />
We are serious about protecting the privacy rights of our donors. Please see our [[Donate/Donor_Privacy|Donor Privacy Policy]] for our full details. In short, we do not share, sell, or trade your email address with anyone.<br />
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=== How can I contact the Foundation? ===<br />
See the ''[[Contact us]]'' page for details.<br />
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[[Category:English]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archive_talk:What_we_need_the_money_for_(June_2007)&diff=18983Archive talk:What we need the money for (June 2007)2007-01-15T20:37:45Z<p>Spangineer: /* Move proposal */ Perhaps Why we need the money?</p>
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Can we move this to [[How we use the money]]? That preposition at the end of the sentence is rather bothersome... --[[User:Spangineer|Spangineer]]<sup>[[:w:User:Spangineer|wp]]</sup>&nbsp;<small><font color="brown">[[User talk:Spangineer|(háblame)]]</font></small> 04:24, 14 January 2007 (UTC)<br />
:well, change the title if you prefer, but not to the title you suggest. "what we need" is different from "what we spend it on". [[User:Anthere|Anthere]]<br />
::Perhaps [[Why we need the money]] instead? --[[User:Spangineer|Spangineer]]<sup>[[:w:User:Spangineer|wp]]</sup>&nbsp;<small><font color="brown">[[User talk:Spangineer|(háblame)]]</font></small> 20:37, 15 January 2007 (UTC)</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archive_talk:What_we_need_the_money_for_(June_2007)&diff=18957Archive talk:What we need the money for (June 2007)2007-01-14T04:24:43Z<p>Spangineer: Move proposal</p>
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Can we move this to [[How we use the money]]? That preposition at the end of the sentence is rather bothersome... --[[User:Spangineer|Spangineer]]<sup>[[:w:User:Spangineer|wp]]</sup>&nbsp;<small><font color="brown">[[User talk:Spangineer|(háblame)]]</font></small> 04:24, 14 January 2007 (UTC)</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Spangineer&diff=18956User:Spangineer2007-01-14T04:19:24Z<p>Spangineer: duh grammar</p>
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<div>I'm an admin on the [[:en:User:Spangineer|English wikipedia]], [[:wikisource:User:Spangineer|English Wikisource]], and [[:commons:User:Spangineer|Commons]], as well as a user on the [[:es:Usuario:Spangineer|Spanish wikipedia]].<br />
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Soy bibliotecario en la [[:en:User:Spangineer|wikipedia en inglés]], [[:wikisource:User:Spangineer|wikisource en inglés]] y en [[:commons:User:Spangineer|Commons]], además de ser usuario en la [[:es:Usuario:Spangineer|wikipedia en español]].<br />
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The '''Wikimedia Foundation Inc.''' is the parent organization of various [[Our projects|free-content projects]], most notably [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], the award-winning online encyclopedia.<br />
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== What is the mission of the Foundation ? ==<br />
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The mission of the Wikimedia Foundation is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a [[w:en:free content|free license]] or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.<br />
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In collaboration with a [[Local chapters|network of chapters]], the Foundation provides the essential infrastructure and an organizational framework for the support and development of multilingual wiki [[our projects|projects]] and other endeavors which serve this mission. The Foundation will make and keep useful information from its projects available on the Internet [[w:en:gratis|free of charge]], in perpetuity.<br />
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See also our [[mission statement]].<br />
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==Are you a charity?==<br />
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Wikimedia is a [[w:en:non-profit|non-profit]] charitable corporation organized under the laws of [[w:en:Florida|Florida]], [[w:en:United States|USA]]. Fully audited, The Wikimedia Foundation is now listed as a charitable organization at [http://www.guidestar.org Guidestar] and <br />
its partner sites. The Wikimedia Foundation has 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in the United States. <br />
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<!--Previous forms 990 are available for our organization at [[form 990]]. -->The existence of the Wikimedia Foundation was [http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/wikipedia-l/2003-June/028376.html officially announced] by Wikipedia founder [[Board of Trustees#Jimmy_Wales|Jimmy Wales]] on June 20, 2003. The [[Wikimedia Foundation bylaws|bylaws of Wikimedia Foundation Inc.]] are available online.<br />
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==Which projects do you support?==<br />
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WMF supports Wikipedia, the famous online encyclopedia, which was among the 15 most visited websites in the world at the end of 2006. From the founding of Wikipedia in January 2001, and the incorporation of the Wikimedia Foundation in June 2003, our growth has been staggering. The English-language Wikipedia, our first project, has expanded from 135,000 articles at the time of incorporation to 1.5 million articles today. Wikipedias in 12 other languages boast over 100,000 articles of their own.<br />
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However, the Foundation also operates several projects beside Wikipedia, such as Wikimedia Commons, the repository of free images and other media, which surpassed 1 million images in November 2006. Wiktionary, the free dictionary, has 8 dictionaries with more than 50,000 entries, three of which have more than 200,000 definitions. Wikisource, an original source repository, is nearing 150,000 pages of content. Wikiquote (quotations), Wikibooks (collaboratively written books), Wikinews (citizen journalism), and Wikiversity (curriculum development) all continue to grow along the same trendline.<br />
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Overall, our projects have more than 7.8 million pages, 2.2 million images, and 5 million registered accounts.<br />
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Wikitravel, Omegawiki and Wikia are separate wikis which are ''not'' managed by the Wikimedia Foundation.<br />
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More information may be found at [[our projects]]. For example, here is a report on the [[Danny Wool on Wikisource|state of Wikisource]].<br />
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==How is the Foundation run? ==<br />
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The Wikimedia Board of Trustees manages the nonprofit organization and supervises the solicitation and disposition of donations. The Board of Trustees is the ultimate corporate authority in the Wikimedia Foundation Inc. (article IV, sec. 1 of the [[Wikimedia Foundation bylaws]]). The Board has the power to direct the activities of the foundation.<br />
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This site includes a complete list of [[meetings|notes from Board meetings]] till the end of 2005.<br />
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In 2006, we switched to a dual system, featuring both meeting minutes (usually not published), and [[resolutions]]. We also set up a collection of [[committees]] and hired our first Executive Director, Brad Patrick, in June 2006. Most of the interaction between board members, staff, committee members, developers and community happens online, on our wikis, on mailing lists, and through electronic chat (IRC). We do, however, have face to face opportunities, during [[Wikimania]] (our annual conference), during [[Retreat 2006 Board actions and outcomes|board retreat]]s or real life board meetings.<br />
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We have only one office, located in Florida (USA), where four of our employees and one board member are working. All other board members or staff work remotely. The [[current staff|staff]] is made of six people (as of the end of 2006); this does not include the many volunteers (which include board members). <br />
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At the end of 2006, major changes in the organization took place, including four new board members in three months, change of the chair of the Foundation, setup of an [[Advisory Board|advisory board]], and bylaw revisions. <br />
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More information about Foundation activity may be found at<br />
*[[Policies]]<br />
*[[Resolutions]]<br />
*[[WMF Annual Report 2006]] (which actually features 2004, 2005, 2006 - soon online)<br />
*[[Founder letter/Founder letter Sept 2004|Founder letter Sept 2004]]<br />
*[[Founder letter/Founder letter January 2005|Founder letter January 2005]]<br />
*[[Founder letter|Founder letter June 2005]]<br />
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==Who are the members of Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees? ==<br />
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In January 2004, Jimmy Wales appointed Tim Shell and Michael Davis to the [[Board of Trustees]] of the Wikimedia Foundation and later made a call for candidates for community representatives [http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/wikipedia-l/2004-March/032501.html]. In June 2004, an election was held for two user representative Board members. Following one month of campaigning and two weeks of online voting, Angela Beesley and Florence Nibart-Devouard were elected to join the board. They were reelected the following year in July 2005.<br />
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In July 2006, Angela Beesley announced her resignation and in September 2006, Erik Möller was elected as her replacement. In December 2006, the Wikimedia Foundation added two new board members, Kat Walsh and Oscar van Dillen. Tim Shell chose to resign from the board and was replaced by Jan-Bart de Vreede.<br />
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As of January 2007, the list of board members is<br />
* Florence Devouard<br />
* Kat Walsh<br />
* Michael Davis<br />
* Erik Möller<br />
* Jimmy Wales<br />
* Oscar van Dillen<br />
* Jan-Bart de Vreede<br />
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Biographies and terms of current board members may be found at [[Board]].<br />
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==How does the Foundation serve its mission?==<br />
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First, the Wikimedia Foundation owns the [[m:Wikimedia servers/hardware orders|Wikimedia servers]] along with the domain names and trademarks of all Wikimedia projects and the MediaWiki software. It generally supports all the costs of having the projects up and in working order. Contributors retain the copyright to their own content but must release it under a free license, most commonly the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License], allowing anyone to continue to use it for any purpose, in perpetuity. Through this principle of [[w:free content|free content]], we ensure that our work will never be lost to humankind.<br />
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The Foundation also plays an important innovative part in further developing the projects, connecting people, promoting collaboration with other parties, and so on. In particular, each of [[our projects]] has unique technological requirements, which are met by our small but efficient team of software developers. The highest priority in 2007 will be a renewed focus on quality assurance. This will include mechanisms to identify trusted versions of content such as Wikipedia articles.<br />
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Ensuring success in all endeavors of the Foundation will make it necessary to collaborate with organizations and companies around the planet. Our financial planning includes professional staff who will pursue such strategic partnerships, as well as coordinate our growing network of [[Local chapters|chapter organizations]] in various countries.<br />
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==How is the revenue spent?==<br />
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The majority of WMF expenditures support our programs. Foremost are our expenses for the hardware and bandwidth that keep our websites up and running. <br />
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The single greatest expenditure for WMF is hardware, followed by hosting and bandwidth costs. The WMF has seen its inventory of [[meta:Wikimedia servers|computer hardware]] increase steadily to meet demand. Here is a frequently updated status of this hardware: [[meta:Wikimedia hardware status|Wikimedia hardware status]].<br />
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The main reason for the increase is our growth in traffic. At the end of the year 2006, Comscore listed "Wikipedia Sites" as the number six site in the world, measured by unique visitors (*). Wikipedia, our flagship website, received about 285,000 page views per minute. The WMF is concerned about the capitalization and operational commitments necessary to keep these systems running reliably. These costs alone will exceed $2.5 million in the year 2007.<br/><br />
<small>(*) Excludes traffic from mobile phones, PDAs, and public computers such as Internet cafes.</small><br />
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Domain registration and trademarks are another part of Wikimedia's expenditures. The Foundation already owns some of its active and secondary/tangentially-related [[w:en:domain names|domain names]], while others are still free or already owned. <br />
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Due to the increase in [[current staff|office staff]], administrative costs increased. Overall, however, the allocation of expenses for fundraising is low, due to WMF's reliance on online donations for the majority of its revenue. WMF does not engage in "direct mail" advertising campaigns. Given WMF's presence online, it makes sense to communicate and ask for donations in the same virtual space. To date, it has been effective.<br />
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Costs have been kept low in the past three years, in particular because the largest majority of people helping are volunteers.<br />
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See also: [[What we need the money for]]<br />
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==Where does the money come from?==<br />
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As of January 2006, Wikimedia is funded primarily through private donations, but also through several grants and gifts of servers and hosting (see [[benefactors]]).<br />
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The WMF receives donations from more than 50 countries around the world. Most of the donations to WMF come from English-speaking countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia). Over half of these donations are anonymous. Though individual donations are relatively small, their sheer numbers have ensured our success.<br />
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The Wikimedia Foundation aims to increase revenue by finding alternative means of support, including grants and sponsorship as well as selling WikiReaders (textbook or PDF versions of articles from Wikipedia). There has also been discussion of selling a print version of a significant portion of Wikipedia, such as a "Wikipedia 1.0" project.<br />
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We are presently not considering advertising as a source of revenue.<br />
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The Wikimedia Foundation has 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in the United States. Donations made from other nations may also be tax deductible. See [[deductibility of donations]] for details. Please see our [[fundraising]] page for details of making donations via PayPal, MoneyBookers or by postal mail. For all other types of donation, please contact Danny Wool, our grants coordinator, at <tt>dwool at wikimedia.org</tt>.<br />
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==Do you have audited financial statements?==<br />
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Our financial statements have been audited for fiscal years 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Gregory Sharer & Stuart [http://www.gsscpa.com] and are compliant with generally accepted accounting principles.<br />
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Links to the financial statements and management letter: <br />
* [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/foundation/2/28/Wikimedia_2006_fs.pdf Financial statements]<br />
* [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/foundation/6/69/Wikimedia_2006_Mgmt_Letter.pdf Management letter]<br />
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== What is Wikia? Is it part of Wikipedia? Is it one of the Wikimedia Foundation projects? ==<br />
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The Wikimedia Foundation is a registered not-for profit dedicated to the development and promotion of free content. In 2004, Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley founded Wikia,Inc. with the idea of using the same model as the Wikimedia projects to create a vast collection of wikis devoted to content that does not fit the model of any Wikimedia project. Among the initial members of Wikia were Jimmy Wales, Angela Beesley, and Michael Davis, three board members of the Wikimedia Foundation. It is, however, a completely separate company.<br />
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In some ways Wikia sites are similar to Wikipedia: both offer free content which anyone can edit. In others ways they are different: Wikia tends to have more specialized content, and features fan guides, travel information, how-to wikis, and Uncyclopedia, a popular parody of Wikipedia. Unlike Wikipedia, which is funded by donations, Wikia is funded by investors and by advertising.<br />
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Wikimedia and Wikia have a healthy relationship, and people from one often contribute to the other. Until recently, Wikia helped the Wikimedia Foundation get organized by donating office space in St. Petersburg, Florida. They are, however, separate companies with different business models.<br />
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See [[CentralWikia:Wikimedia]] for further details on the relationships between Wikia and Wikimedia.<br />
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== How to contact the Foundation? ==<br />
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See the "[[Contact us]]" page for details.<br />
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[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:About Wikimedia|*]]<br />
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<div>Would anyone mind if I started a little cleanup with regard to the page names of the resolutions? Some pages are named "Resolution:Xx", some are named "Resolution:xx", some "Resolution Xx" and some "Resolution xx". It's not very tidy. I wish to move the resolutions to "Resolution:Xx" and categorize them. Is that ok? [[User:Jon Harald Søby|Jon]] [[User talk:Jon Harald Søby|Harald]] [[Special:Contributions/Jon Harald Søby|Søby]] 10:20, 26 July 2006 (UTC)<br />
:Sounds nice. I have been thought the similar, and wonder if it is okay to add a serial number to those resolutions (like UN General meeting resolutions). How do you think? --[[User:Aphaia|Aphaea]] 11:01, 26 July 2006 (UTC)<br />
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::A serial number could be a good idea too; but should there be some kind of system to them? Or just start at 1? [[User:Jon Harald Søby|Jon]] [[User talk:Jon Harald Søby|Harald]] [[Special:Contributions/Jon Harald Søby|Søby]] 21:30, 27 October 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Could we organize this with subpages as well? --[[User:Daniel Mayer|Daniel Mayer]] 17:25, 30 October 2006 (UTC)<br />
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I'm formatting everything according to '''Resolution:Xx/Yy'''. I'm afraid to fix non-Latin alphabet language redirects, because I don't have all the necessary script plugins. Dates and formatting on this page have been standardized as well. Question: So far I've made only very minor changes to resolution titles (capitalization and occasionally punctuation), but would more freedom be permitted to standardize equivalent things, like "Resolution:Hardware Jun-06" and "Resolution:Hardware Purchase Feb-06"? --[[User:Spangineer|Spangineer]] 02:40, 14 January 2007 (UTC)</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Main&diff=18953Resolution:Main2007-01-14T02:32:17Z<p>Spangineer: fixed may, for real this time</p>
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== Passed resolutions ==<br />
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===December 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Bylaws revision]], passed<br />
*[[Resolution:Board expansion]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:Agreement between chapters and Wikimedia Foundation]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
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===November 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Redo events committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:ED Search committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Retreat 2006 Board actions and outcomes]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:Domain names workgroup]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
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===October 2006===<br />
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* [[Resolution:Officers election 2006]], passed 21 October 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Freenode Donation]], passed 7 October 2006<br />
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===September 2006===<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Sept-06]], passed 28 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Replacement Board member 2006]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Conflict of interest]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Vereniging Wikimedia Nederland]], passed 21 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials2]], passed 2 September 2006<br />
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===August 2006===<br />
''A meeting of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees was held in person at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on August 5, 2006. In attendance were Angela Beesley, Michael Davis, Florence Devouard, Tim Shell, Jimmy Wales, and Brad Patrick. Minutes of decisions will apparently not be reported. It was decided to organise a board retreat in October 2006.''<br />
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* [[Resolution:Fundraising committee/Membership]], passed 20 August 2006<br />
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=== July 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution:Advisory board]], passed 31 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Wikiversity]], passed 30 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Purchase Jul-06]], passed 24 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Ombudsperson checkuser]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:WiktionaryZ]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials]], passed 20 July 2006<br />
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=== June 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution:Board election]], passed 26 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Danish Wikipedia and DR]], passed 21 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Privacy policy update, June 2006]], passed 20 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Fundraising committee]], passed 7 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Special Project committee/Scope]], passed 4 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:CEO]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Jun-06]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
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=== May 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution:OTRS]], passed 26 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Chapters committee/Access to internal]], passed 24 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Special Project committee/Members]], passed 21 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Communications committee/Scope]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Communications committee/Members]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Foundation wiki accounts]], passed 17 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:MarkMonitor]], passed 16 May 2006<br />
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=== April 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution IDPF Conference]], passed 21 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Auditor Selection]] (Partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Auditor_Selection full resolution] not public), passed 19 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution CH Chapter]], passed 14 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Rules of procedure]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Scope]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Delegations]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
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=== March 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution Spending Authorization Colo Space]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_Colo_Space full resolution] not public), passed 22 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution travel costs for chapter meetups Q2 2006]], passed 21 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Domain Names Responsibility]], passed 15 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MobilED partnership]], passed 14 March 2006<br />
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=== February 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution Hardware Purchase Feb-06]]<br />
* [[Resolution Consent Procedures]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Additional Developer]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation communications committee]], passed 21 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_PowerMedium Resolution Spending Authorization PowerMedium], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation special projects committee]], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Securities_Account Resolution Securities Account], passed 15 February 2006 <br />
* [[Resolution MYSQL Conference 2006]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation chapters committee]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
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=== January 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution Spending Authorization]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Office Space]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Insurance]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Audit Committee]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Nondiscrimination]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Financial committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Technical committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Events committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Executive committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special projects]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution board expansion committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* Search committee (not public), passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Trademarks Resolution Trademarks], passed 2 January 2006; modified and passed 14 January 2006<br />
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== Failed resolutions ==<br />
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* [[Resolution creation finance committee]], failed 5 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Dexia Resolution DEXIA], failed February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution committee conduct]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_creation_finance_committee full resolution] not public), failed 22 March 2006<br />
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== Inactive resolutions ==<br />
''These resolutions had no motion or supporting motion to vote for over two months. They may be drafts that were never completed or proposals that were not supported by at least two board members. They have not been voted on.''<br />
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* [[Resolution President]]<br />
* [[Resolution Meeting schedule]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Meetings]]<br />
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[[Category:English]]<br />
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== Passed resolutions ==<br />
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===December 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Bylaws revision]], passed<br />
*[[Resolution:Board expansion]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:Agreement between chapters and Wikimedia Foundation]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
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===November 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Redo events committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:ED Search committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Retreat 2006 Board actions and outcomes]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:Domain names workgroup]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
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===October 2006===<br />
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* [[Resolution:Officers election 2006]], passed 21 October 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Freenode Donation]], passed 7 October 2006<br />
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===September 2006===<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Sept-06]], passed 28 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Replacement Board member 2006]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Conflict of interest]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Vereniging Wikimedia Nederland]], passed 21 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials2]], passed 2 September 2006<br />
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===August 2006===<br />
''A meeting of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees was held in person at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on August 5, 2006. In attendance were Angela Beesley, Michael Davis, Florence Devouard, Tim Shell, Jimmy Wales, and Brad Patrick. Minutes of decisions will apparently not be reported. It was decided to organise a board retreat in October 2006.''<br />
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* [[Resolution:Fundraising committee/Membership]], passed 20 August 2006<br />
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=== July 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution:Advisory board]], passed 31 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Wikiversity]], passed 30 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Purchase Jul-06]], passed 24 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Ombudsperson checkuser]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:WiktionaryZ]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials]], passed 20 July 2006<br />
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=== June 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution:Board election]], passed 26 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Danish Wikipedia and DR]], passed 21 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Privacy policy update, June 2006]], passed 20 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Fundraising committee]], passed 7 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Special Project committee/Scope]], passed 4 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:CEO]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Jun-06]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
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=== May 2006 ===<br />
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* [[Resolution OTRS]], passed 26 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Access to internal]], passed 24 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special Project committee/members]], passed 21 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee/scope]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee/members]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Foundation wiki accounts]], passed 17 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MarkMonitor]], passed 16 May 2006<br />
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=== April 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution IDPF Conference]], passed 21 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Auditor Selection]] (Partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Auditor_Selection full resolution] not public), passed 19 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution CH Chapter]], passed 14 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Rules of procedure]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Scope]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Delegations]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
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=== March 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Spending Authorization Colo Space]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_Colo_Space full resolution] not public), passed 22 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution travel costs for chapter meetups Q2 2006]], passed 21 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Domain Names Responsibility]], passed 15 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MobilED partnership]], passed 14 March 2006<br />
<br />
=== February 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware Purchase Feb-06]]<br />
* [[Resolution Consent Procedures]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Additional Developer]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation communications committee]], passed 21 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_PowerMedium Resolution Spending Authorization PowerMedium], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation special projects committee]], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Securities_Account Resolution Securities Account], passed 15 February 2006 <br />
* [[Resolution MYSQL Conference 2006]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation chapters committee]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
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=== January 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Spending Authorization]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Office Space]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Insurance]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Audit Committee]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Nondiscrimination]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Financial committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Technical committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Events committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Executive committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special projects]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution board expansion committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* Search committee (not public), passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Trademarks Resolution Trademarks], passed 2 January 2006; modified and passed 14 January 2006<br />
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== Failed resolutions ==<br />
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* [[Resolution creation finance committee]], failed 5 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Dexia Resolution DEXIA], failed February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution committee conduct]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_creation_finance_committee full resolution] not public), failed 22 March 2006<br />
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== Inactive resolutions ==<br />
''These resolutions had no motion or supporting motion to vote for over two months. They may be drafts that were never completed or proposals that were not supported by at least two board members. They have not been voted on.''<br />
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* [[Resolution President]]<br />
* [[Resolution Meeting schedule]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Meetings]]<br />
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[[Category:English]]<br />
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<div>Motion to vote: [[User:Anthere|Anthere]] 01:14, 14 August 2006 (UTC)<br />
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Motion Seconded: [[User:Angela|Angela]] 02:10, 14 August 2006 (UTC)<br />
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Resolved that:<br />
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The Board approves the fundraising committee membership :<br />
Current members : <br />
* Daniel Mayer<br />
* Alex Roshuk<br />
* Austin Hair<br />
* Ben Yates aka Tlogmer<br />
* Jeremy Tobacman<br />
* Danny Wool (as staff)<br />
<br />
These initial members will meet to appoint advisors and consultants and <br />
to determine who will be<br />
chair and secretary. Delegations and scope will be developed per <br />
meetings of members with help and<br />
advice from advisors and consultants. The fundraising committee will <br />
suggest the appointment of<br />
additional members to the board at a later date. <br />
<br />
The Fundraising Committee will submit a progress report to the board on <br />
or before 1st of september 2006.<br />
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Michael - For --[[User:Michael Davis|MDavis]] 01:58, 20 August 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Tim - <br />
<br />
Jimmy - <br />
<br />
Angela - For. [[User:Angela|Angela]] 02:10, 14 August 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Anthere - For [[User:Anthere|Anthere]] 21:46, 14 August 2006 (UTC)<br />
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[[Category:Resolutions|Fundraising committee/membership]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Special_Project_committee/scope&diff=18949Resolution Special Project committee/scope2007-01-14T02:29:09Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Special Project committee/scope moved to Resolution:Special Project committee/Scope: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Special Project committee/Scope]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Special_Project_committee/Scope&diff=18948Resolution:Special Project committee/Scope2007-01-14T02:29:09Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Special Project committee/scope moved to Resolution:Special Project committee/Scope: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Resolved that:<br />
<br />
The Board approves the statement of scope and areas of responsibility of the Special Project committee as defined below:<br />
<br />
The primary responsibilities of the Special Projects Committee will be:<br />
# Evaluation, incubation, and development of current and proposed Wikimedia projects, events, and ideas <br />
# Coordination with researchers to promote analysis of the projects and their communities.<br />
# Pursuing grants and other funding to support Wikimedia projects and efforts<br />
# Coordination of efforts between the Wikimedia Foundation and other organizations regarding technical, content-related, and business-related ventures.<br />
# Distribution of Wikimedia project content<br />
# Assisting the Foundation in fulfilling its philanthropic mission of providing free knowledge to people everywhere.<br />
<br />
Generally, the scope of the committee is to advise the board about the long term direction of the WMF.<br />
<br />
Passed with 4 Support votes.<br />
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[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Special Project committee/scope]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Fundraising_committee&diff=18947Resolution Fundraising committee2007-01-14T02:28:14Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Fundraising committee moved to Resolution:Fundraising committee: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Fundraising committee]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Fundraising_committee&diff=18946Resolution:Fundraising committee2007-01-14T02:28:14Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Fundraising committee moved to Resolution:Fundraising committee: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Resolved that,<br />
<br />
# The Board authorizes the creation of a fundraising committee<br />
# The committee shall be organized by Daniel Mayer<br />
# The Board authorizes the committee to create its own rules of procedure and add other members as the committee deems necessary<br />
# The Board directs the committee take all steps necessary to develop strategic plans for fundraising<br />
# The Board directs the committee to report back by 11 June about the creation of the committee<br />
# The Board directs the committee to report on its progress and proposed procedures by 17 June<br />
<br />
<br />
Passed with 3 support votes.<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Fundraising committee]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_MarkMonitor&diff=18945Resolution MarkMonitor2007-01-14T02:24:32Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution MarkMonitor moved to Resolution:MarkMonitor: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:MarkMonitor]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:MarkMonitor&diff=18944Resolution:MarkMonitor2007-01-14T02:24:32Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution MarkMonitor moved to Resolution:MarkMonitor: standardize resolution names</p>
<hr />
<div>Whereas the Trademark Committee is responsible for managing domain names and recommends that Foundation transfer its portfolio of domain names to MarkMonitor; <br />
<br />
It is hereby resolved that:<br />
<br />
The Board approves the contract between MarkMonitor and the Foundation for the management of the Foundation's domain names.<br />
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Passed with 3 support votes, 1 oppose and 1 neutral.<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|MarkMonitor]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Foundation_wiki_accounts&diff=18943Resolution Foundation wiki accounts2007-01-14T02:24:19Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Foundation wiki accounts moved to Resolution:Foundation wiki accounts: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Foundation wiki accounts]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Foundation_wiki_accounts&diff=18942Resolution:Foundation wiki accounts2007-01-14T02:24:19Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Foundation wiki accounts moved to Resolution:Foundation wiki accounts: standardize resolution names</p>
<hr />
<div>Resolved that:<br />
<br />
Michael Snow shall be authorized as Communications committee chair to create accounts on the Wikimedia Foundation for committee members and other trustworthy people as deemed appropriate. New accounts shall be promptly reported to the board in case there are any issues that were not taken into account.<br />
<br />
<br />
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Passed with 3 support votes.<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Foundation wiki accounts]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Communications_committee/members&diff=18941Resolution Communications committee/members2007-01-14T02:24:00Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Communications committee/members moved to Resolution:Communications committee/Members: standardize resolution names</p>
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<hr />
<div>Resolved that:<br />
<br />
The Board approves the addition of the following members to the committee.<br />
<br />
Original members: Angela Beesley, Michael Snow, Zanimum, David Gerard, Sannse, Mindspillage, Walter Vermeir<br />
<br />
Members added: Amgine, Zocky, Sj, Presroi, Raul654, Sabine Cretella, Flcelloguy, Aphaia, and Solensean.<br />
<br />
[resolution edited to remove real names]<br />
<br />
----<br />
Passed with 3 support votes.<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Communications committee/members]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Communications_committee/scope&diff=18939Resolution Communications committee/scope2007-01-14T02:23:40Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Communications committee/scope moved to Resolution:Communications committee/Scope: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Communications committee/Scope]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Communications_committee/Scope&diff=18938Resolution:Communications committee/Scope2007-01-14T02:23:39Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Communications committee/scope moved to Resolution:Communications committee/Scope: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Resolved that:<br />
<br />
The Board approves the statement of scope and areas of responsibility of the Communications committee as defined below:<br />
<br />
* Coordinating communications with the press, including press releases, interviews, and inquiries.<br />
* Supporting communication between the Wikimedia Foundation and project communities.<br />
* Organizing and coordinating publicity and outreach.<br />
* Supporting and overseeing communication with the general public.<br />
* Maintaining a Wikimedia style guide.<br />
* Reporting on core Wikimedia statistics.<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
Passed with 3 support votes.<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Communications committee/scope]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Special_Project_committee/members&diff=18937Resolution Special Project committee/members2007-01-14T02:23:20Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Special Project committee/members moved to Resolution:Special Project committee/Members: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Special Project committee/Members]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Special_Project_committee/Members&diff=18936Resolution:Special Project committee/Members2007-01-14T02:23:20Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Special Project committee/members moved to Resolution:Special Project committee/Members: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Resolved that:<br />
<br />
The Board approves the special project committee membership : <br />
<br />
Current members : <br />
<br />
*[[:m:User:Anthere|Anthere]], Chair<br />
*[[:m:User:Sj|Sj]], Secretary<br />
*[[:m:User:Danny|Danny]], Coordinator<br />
*[[:m:User:Jean-Christophe Chazalette|Aurevilly]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Cormaggio|Cormaggio]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Dbl2010|Dbl2010]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Frieda|Frieda]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Galwaygirl|Galwaygirl]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Oscar|Oscar]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Ascánder|Ascánder]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Brassratgirl|Phoebe]]<br />
<br />
Advisors<br />
*[[:m:User:Akl|Arne Klempert]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Muriel Gottrop|Muriel Gottrop]]<br />
*[[:m:User:Kpjas|Kpjas]]<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
Passed with 3 support votes.<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Special Project committee/members]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_chapters_committee/Access_to_internal&diff=18935Resolution chapters committee/Access to internal2007-01-14T02:22:58Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution chapters committee/Access to internal moved to Resolution:Chapters committee/Access to internal: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Chapters committee/Access to internal]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Chapters_committee/Access_to_internal&diff=18934Resolution:Chapters committee/Access to internal2007-01-14T02:22:58Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution chapters committee/Access to internal moved to Resolution:Chapters committee/Access to internal: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Resolved that the following people may be given access to the Internal wiki:<br />
* all board members and officers of the Wikimedia Foundation<br />
* up to five persons from each chapter's board, among which president and treasurer<br />
* up to three persons from each committee, preferably chair and vice-chair<br />
* employees of the Wikimedia Foundation and its chapters (on request of the employer)<br />
* any individual that gets 80% support among the current members of internal who expressed their opinion<br />
<br />
The Board can veto any person even if covered by the proposed policy. People are to be removed from the wiki if they no longer fall under this policy.<br />
<br />
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Passed with 3 support votes.<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Chapters committee/Access to internal]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_OTRS&diff=18933Resolution OTRS2007-01-14T02:22:38Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution OTRS moved to Resolution:OTRS: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>The Foundation agrees to hire a full time employee to answer phone calls and handle OTRS.<br />
<br />
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Passed with 3 support votes.<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|OTRS]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Hardware_Jun06&diff=18931Resolution Hardware Jun062007-01-14T02:21:54Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Hardware Jun06 moved to Resolution:Hardware Jun-06: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Hardware Jun-06]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Hardware_purchase_-_June_2006&diff=18930Resolution:Hardware purchase - June 20062007-01-14T02:21:54Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Hardware Jun06 moved to Resolution:Hardware Jun-06: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Whereas,<br />
<br />
The Technical Committee held a meeting and determined that:<br />
We need a big new switch to a) connect more servers as we buy them, b) keep up with growing bandwidth requirements and capacities, c) serve as an Internet router (BGP router) so we can connect to the internet as an autonomous network, enabling us to buy bandwidth from multiple suppliers and saving multiple tens of thousands of dollars per month. Later we will be expanding it by buying more modules that can inserted into it. <br />
<br />
The initial hardware costs roughly $60,000 plus $3,000 to $4,500 annually for the support contract. <br />
<br />
It is hereby resolved that:<br />
<br />
The purchase of this equipment and service contract is approved by the board.<br />
<br />
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Passed with 3 support votes.<br />
<br />
Michael - For --[[User:Michael Davis|MDavis]] 20:09, 1 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Angela - For. --[[User:Angela|Angela]] 02:15, 2 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Anthere - For [[User:Anthere|Anthere]] 12:08, 2 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Hardware Jun06]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_CEO&diff=18929Resolution CEO2007-01-14T02:21:31Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution CEO moved to Resolution:CEO: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:CEO]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:CEO&diff=18928Resolution:CEO2007-01-14T02:21:31Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution CEO moved to Resolution:CEO: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Whereas the Foundation needs a CEO as well as a in-house legal counsel and has identified an ideal candidate for this position,<br />
<br />
Resolved that:<br />
<br />
*The Chair is authorized to hire a CEO, who will also hold the role of an in-house legal counsel<br />
<br />
*The Chair shall decide the salary for this position, which should be consistent with the proposal made by the ideal candidate<br />
<br />
*The title of the position shall be "Interim Executive Director"<br />
<br />
*The CEO will also assume a role of in-house legal counsel<br />
<br />
'''Position summary of CEO'''<br />
<br />
The chief executive is responsible for the overall administration and management of WMF, including service programs, fundraising, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include assisting and working closely with the board on planning and evaluation, operational policy development and administration, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is a full-time position, hired by and directly accountable to the board of directors through its elected board chair.<br />
<br />
'''Responsibilities'''<br />
#'''Management and administration '''<br />
##Develop and facilitate an active planning process. <br />
##Develop organizational goals and objectives consistent with the mission and vision of WMF, as defined by the board of directors<br />
##Develop and administer operational policies. <br />
##Oversee WMF infrastructure services and public relations activities, to ensure WMF objectives are met.<br />
##Oversee business development. <br />
##Ensure compliance with funding sources and regulatory requirements. <br />
##Provide information for evaluation of the organization's activities. <br />
#'''Fiscal '''<br />
##Develop, recommend, and monitor annual and other budgets, in consultation with the appropriately constituted budget committees, CFO, Treasurer. <br />
##Ensure effective audit trails with the constituted audit committee<br />
##Approve expenditures consistent with board-approved policies<br />
##Provide for proper fiscal record-keeping and reporting.<br />
##Submit monthly financial statements to the board of directors. <br />
##Prepare and submit grant applications and funding proposals as appropriate, in consultation with the Grants Officer and special project committee<br />
#'''Personnel '''<br />
##Administer board-approved personnel policies.<br />
##Ensure proper (legal) hiring and termination procedures.<br />
##Oversee all personal disciplinary actions.<br />
##Provide for adequate supervision and evaluation of WMF staff and WMF volunteers<br />
#'''Board relations '''<br />
##Assist the board chair in planning the agenda and materials for board meetings. <br />
##Initiate and assist in developing policy recommendations and in setting priorities. <br />
##Facilitate the orientation of new board members. <br />
##Work with the board to raise funds <br />
##Staff board committees as appropriate. <br />
#'''Public relations '''<br />
##Assist the communication committee in public relations activities, to ensure WMF objectives are met.<br />
##Ensure appropriate representation of WMF by all employees. <br />
##Coordinate representation of WMF to legislative bodies and other groups.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Position summary of in-house legal counsel'''<br />
<br />
The In-House Counsel will be responsible for coordinating and assisting in the management of the Foundation’s legal affairs including various contracts, intellectual property issues, non-profit registration requirements, conducting research, drafting legal documents and assisting in negotiations as directed. Serves as liaison with the Foundation’s outside legal counsel.<br />
<br />
'''Responsibilities'''<br />
<br />
# '''Monitors and assists in the management of Foundation legal affairs with assistance from Outside Counsel as needed.'''<br />
##Serves as “clearing house” for Foundation legal issues assisting in the determination of which matters are to be handled internally and those which need to be turned over to outside counsel.<br />
##Monitors progress of work being done by outside counsel including review of bills.<br />
##Communicates legal issues with internal staff and outside counsel.<br />
##Manages registration and licensing required by various states for the purposes of soliciting charitable donations.<br />
##Conducts legal research as needed and provides written analysis of results.<br />
#'''Handles legal matters for Foundation officers and employees.'''<br />
##Anticipate and be proactive regarding legal issues in the Foundation operations.<br />
##Personally handles general legal issues and contracts.<br />
##Addresses issues within attorney’s experience and expertise, e.g. intellectual property protection and exploitation.<br />
##Coordinates and supervises services of outside counsel for all litigation as well as matters requiring expertise, e.g. tax, corporate, state registrations and other issues.<br />
#'''Protects Foundation’s intellectual property interests, particularly Foundation trademark and copyright portfolio.'''<br />
##Oversees management of IP portfolio.<br />
##Coordinates IP registrations with outside legal counsel.<br />
##Protects Foundation IP by monitoring use, drafting Cease and Desist letters and monitoring response.<br />
##Drafts IP license agreements, including use on merchandise.<br />
##Coordinates response to infringement claims made against Foundation (trademark and copyright).<br />
##Researches IP issues, including Foundation and third party use.<br />
##Reviews International Trademark Search Reports.<br />
##Works with community staff on various IP issues.<br />
#'''Manages the Foundation’s various licensing and domain issues.'''<br />
##Assists in negotiation of agreements between Foundation and licensees and developers.<br />
<br />
Duties include but may not be limited to the above.<br />
<br />
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<br />
Passed with 4 support votes, and 1 oppose.<br />
<br />
* Angela - Oppose. --[[User:Angela|Angela]] 02:17, 2 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
* Anthere - For [[User:Anthere|Anthere]] 12:08, 2 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
* Jimmy - For --[[User:Jimbo Wales|Jimbo Wales]] 17:02, 2 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
* Tim - For [[User:Tim Shell|Tim Shell]] 17:59, 2 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
* Michael - For --[[User:Michael Davis|MDavis]] 15:02, 1 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|CEO]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Board_election&diff=18927Resolution Board election2007-01-14T02:21:10Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Board election moved to Resolution:Board election: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Board election]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Board_election&diff=18926Resolution:Board election2007-01-14T02:21:10Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Board election moved to Resolution:Board election: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Motion to vote: --[[User:Jimbo Wales|Jimbo Wales]] 14:53, 20 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Motion Seconded: -- [[User:Anthere|Anthere]] 23:15, 24 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
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<br />
Resolved that:<br />
The Board confirms its committment to having elected community representatives on the Board.<br />
<br />
# The board accepts the [http://mail.wikimedia.org/pipermail/foundation-l/2006-July/008167.html resignation] of [[w:User:Angela|Angela Beesley]], effective upon the final election of her successor.<br />
# The board resolves to hold elections for this position beginning 01 September 2006.<br />
<br />
Michael - <br />
<br />
Tim - <br />
<br />
Jimmy - For. --[[User:Jimbo Wales|Jimbo Wales]] 23:42, 26 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Angela - For. [[User:Angela|Angela]] 03:57, 25 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Anthere - For (with regrets) [[User:Anthere|Anthere]] 23:15, 24 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Board election]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Main&diff=18925Resolution:Main2007-01-14T02:19:53Z<p>Spangineer: attempt to standardize resolution titles as per abandoned discussion on talk (July-December)</p>
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<div>{{ResolutionsLang}}<br />
<br />
''See also [[policies]]''<br />
<br />
== Passed resolutions ==<br />
<br />
===December 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Bylaws revision]], passed<br />
*[[Resolution:Board expansion]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:Agreement between chapters and Wikimedia Foundation]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
<br />
===November 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Redo events committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:ED Search committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Retreat 2006 Board actions and outcomes]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:Domain names workgroup]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
<br />
===October 2006===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution:Officers election 2006]], passed 21 October 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Freenode Donation]], passed 7 October 2006<br />
<br />
===September 2006===<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Sept-06]], passed 28 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Replacement Board member 2006]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Conflict of interest]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Vereniging Wikimedia Nederland]], passed 21 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials2]], passed 2 September 2006<br />
<br />
===August 2006===<br />
''A meeting of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees was held in person at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on August 5, 2006. In attendance were Angela Beesley, Michael Davis, Florence Devouard, Tim Shell, Jimmy Wales, and Brad Patrick. Minutes of decisions will apparently not be reported. It was decided to organise a board retreat in October 2006.''<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution fundraising committee/membership]], passed 20 August 2006<br />
<br />
=== July 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution:Advisory board]], passed 31 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Wikiversity]], passed 30 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Purchase Jul-06]], passed 24 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Ombudsperson checkuser]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:WiktionaryZ]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials]], passed 20 July 2006<br />
<br />
=== June 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Board election]], passed 26 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Danish Wikipedia and DR]], passed 21 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Privacy policy update, June 2006]], passed 20 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Fundraising committee|Fundraising committee]], passed 7 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special Project committee/scope|Special Project committee/scope]], passed 4 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution CEO]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware Jun06]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
<br />
=== May 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution OTRS]], passed 26 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Access to internal]], passed 24 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special Project committee/members]], passed 21 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee/scope]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee/members]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Foundation wiki accounts]], passed 17 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MarkMonitor]], passed 16 May 2006<br />
<br />
=== April 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution IDPF Conference]], passed 21 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Auditor Selection]] (Partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Auditor_Selection full resolution] not public), passed 19 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution CH Chapter]], passed 14 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Rules of procedure]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Scope]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Delegations]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
<br />
=== March 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Spending Authorization Colo Space]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_Colo_Space full resolution] not public), passed 22 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution travel costs for chapter meetups Q2 2006]], passed 21 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Domain Names Responsibility]], passed 15 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MobilED partnership]], passed 14 March 2006<br />
<br />
=== February 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware Purchase Feb-06]]<br />
* [[Resolution Consent Procedures]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Additional Developer]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation communications committee]], passed 21 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_PowerMedium Resolution Spending Authorization PowerMedium], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation special projects committee]], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Securities_Account Resolution Securities Account], passed 15 February 2006 <br />
* [[Resolution MYSQL Conference 2006]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation chapters committee]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
<br />
=== January 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Spending Authorization]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Office Space]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Insurance]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Audit Committee]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Nondiscrimination]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Financial committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Technical committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Events committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Executive committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special projects]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution board expansion committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* Search committee (not public), passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Trademarks Resolution Trademarks], passed 2 January 2006; modified and passed 14 January 2006<br />
<br />
== Failed resolutions ==<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution creation finance committee]], failed 5 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Dexia Resolution DEXIA], failed February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution committee conduct]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_creation_finance_committee full resolution] not public), failed 22 March 2006<br />
<br />
== Inactive resolutions ==<br />
''These resolutions had no motion or supporting motion to vote for over two months. They may be drafts that were never completed or proposals that were not supported by at least two board members. They have not been voted on.''<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution President]]<br />
* [[Resolution Meeting schedule]]<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Meetings]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Hardware_sept_2006&diff=18924Resolution Hardware sept 20062007-01-14T02:18:47Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Hardware sept 2006 moved to Resolution:Hardware Sept-06: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Hardware Sept-06]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Hardware_purchase_-_September_2006&diff=18923Resolution:Hardware purchase - September 20062007-01-14T02:18:47Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Hardware sept 2006 moved to Resolution:Hardware Sept-06: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Whereas,<br />
<br />
The Technical Committee requests the following:<br />
<br />
There is an urgent need for new application servers (apache/squids), to address the record traffic the site has been receiving. This week traffic reports indicate > 18,000 requests per second, far above our routine traffic of 12,000 requests per second earlier this summer.<br />
<br />
The current quotes are in four parts.<br />
<br />
Part I & II are two orders of 30 servers each. The original quote prepared by Domas was for 60 apaches @ $3856.00 each, $231360.00 in total. Brad divided the order in half, and approved the first portion immediately as an emergency measure. Part II would be the remainder of the order (30 apaches @ $3856.00 each).<br />
<br />
Part III is for database servers, Domas quoted 9 @ $9272.00, total of $55,632.00.<br />
<br />
Part IV is for image/storage servers. Total of $24316.00 for 2 @ $12158.00.<br />
<br />
It is hereby resolved that:<br />
<br />
#The purchase of this equipment per Part I is ratified by the board.<br />
#The purchase of the equipment per Part II is approved by the board.<br />
#The purchase of the equipment per Part III is approved by the board.<br />
#The purchase of the equipment per Part IV is authorized by the board, as amended.<br />
<br />
Passed 28 Sept 2006<br />
<br />
''Note on 10th of december. The number of database servers bought was 6, not 9. The total quote is correct. There was a typo in the resolution. [[User:Anthere|Anthere]] 02:06, 10 December 2006 (UTC)''<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Hardware sept 2006]]<br />
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''Note: there was a typo in the resolution. The number of database servers was 6 not 9. Final amount correct''</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Wikiversity&diff=18922Resolution Wikiversity2007-01-14T02:16:30Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Wikiversity moved to Resolution:Wikiversity: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Wikiversity]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Wikiversity&diff=18921Resolution:Wikiversity2007-01-14T02:16:30Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Wikiversity moved to Resolution:Wikiversity: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>It is resolved that the board confirms the recommandation of the SPC as below, with regards to the creation of Wikiversity.<br />
<br />
<br />
The SPC recommend the creation of a beta Wikiversity project, to be hosted at the domain wikiversity.org, as per its [http://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikiversity/Modified_project_proposal&oldid=395364#Scope_of_Wikiversity scope], starting in August. The project will be dedicated to collecting free multilingual educational resources, and to supporting communities using those resources to teach and learn together. The beta stage of the project will run for six months, during which guidelines for further potential uses of the site, including collaborative research, will be be developed on the beta wiki. These guidelines will be reviewed by the SPC at the end of the beta period.<br />
<br />
New languages can contribute content to beta.wikiversity.org; those with at least 10 active participants can request a separate domain for their language.<br />
<br />
SPC : 7 support and 1 abstain<br />
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<br />
Submitted july 29th. Vote expected before august 4th. After that date, the resolution will be passed by simple majority of given votes (to take into account the resolution was already approved by the committee).<br />
<br />
Michael - For --[[User:Michael Davis|MDavis]] 22:35, 30 July 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Tim - <br />
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Angela - For. [[User:Angela|Angela]] 01:39, 29 July 2006 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Jimmy - For --[[User:Jimbo Wales|Jimbo Wales]] 01:07, 29 July 2006 (UTC)<br />
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Anthere - For [[User:Anthere|Anthere]] 00:02, 29 July 2006 (UTC)<br />
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[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Wikiversity]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_ombudsperson_checkuser&diff=18920Resolution ombudsperson checkuser2007-01-14T02:16:03Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution ombudsperson checkuser moved to Resolution:Ombudsperson checkuser: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Ombudsperson checkuser]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Ombudsperson_checkuser&diff=18919Resolution:Ombudsperson checkuser2007-01-14T02:16:03Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution ombudsperson checkuser moved to Resolution:Ombudsperson checkuser: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Whereas the board of Trustees of Wikimedia Foundation regularly receives some complaints related to abuse of its privacy policy, associated to checkuser activity or not.<br />
<br />
It is hereby resolved that:<br />
<br />
The board creates an "ombudsman commission".<br />
<br />
The ombudsman commission will offer a sympathetic ear to those reporting an abuse of the Wikimedia Foundation privacy policy on any of Wikimedia project.<br />
<br />
The ombudsman will take charge of investigating cases of [[wikimedia:privacy policy|privacy policy]]<br />
breach or checkuser abuse for the board in an official manner. He will mediate between the complainant and the respondant (checkuser, arbcom member, bureaucrat or sysop). When legally necessary, the ombudsman will assist the legal commmittee or the legal officer or the executive<br />
director to handle the case.<br />
<br />
When the case is litigious, the ombudsman will be in charge to educate checkusers or others about the Foundation privacy policy.<br />
<br />
When the privacy policy has been breached, the commission should report to the Executive Director and recommand a course of action (such as removal of checkuser status).<br />
<br />
Additionaly, the commission might have a sort of "overview" over the way the checkuser system works and should offer suggestions of suitable modifications of policies or recommandations of software changes.<br />
<br />
An Ombudsman's Investigation shall be conducted in a manner determined by the Ombudsman and which will be fair and impartial .<br />
<br />
The members of the commission shall be as of 1st of July<br />
<br />
* Nathan Carter (enwiki - User:Cartman02au)<br />
* Steve Dunlop (enwiki - User:UninvitedCompany)<br />
* Anders Wegge Jakobson (dawiki - User:Wegge)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
Approved by Angela, Anthere and Michael<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
[[Category:Resolutions|Ombudsperson checkuser]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Freenode_Donation&diff=18918Resolution:Freenode Donation2007-01-14T02:14:37Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution: Freenode Donation moved to Resolution:Freenode Donation: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Freenode Donation]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Freenode_Donation&diff=18917Resolution:Freenode Donation2007-01-14T02:14:37Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution: Freenode Donation moved to Resolution:Freenode Donation: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>It is hereby resolved that: The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. will make a one-time donation of USD 5,000 (five thousand) to the Peer-Directed Projects Center, the non-profit organization which operates the FreeNode Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network. This donation recognizes the tremendous value of online chat to the Wikimedia community, on the level of projects, languages and chapters, as well as to the Foundation itself. The Foundation will also express its condolences regarding the death of Rob Levin, founder of FreeNode and the PDPC, in a written letter to the widow of Rob Levin, Debbie.<br />
<br />
<br />
4 approval, 1 abstain. Passed 7th of october 2006</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution_Domain_names_workgroup&diff=18916Resolution Domain names workgroup2007-01-14T02:14:11Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Domain names workgroup moved to Resolution:Domain names workgroup: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Domain names workgroup]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Domain_names_workgroup&diff=18915Resolution:Domain names workgroup2007-01-14T02:14:11Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution Domain names workgroup moved to Resolution:Domain names workgroup: standardize resolution names</p>
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<div>Whereas the board recognises the necessity of proper domain names management<br />
<br />
It is hereby resolved that:<br />
<br />
Resolved that,<br />
*The Board authorizes the creation of a workgroup to assess and later manage Wikimedia Foundation domain names<br />
*The workgroup will be under the authority of the Executive Director, who will choose the members of that workgroup, in consultation with board members.<br />
*The workgroup will work in collaboration with the communication committee, the technical committee and the legal counsel<br />
*The board directs the workgroup to take all steps necessary to assess the domain names situation, the possible partners and suppliers and make a recommendation to the board before December 1st, 2006<br />
<br />
Passed 8th november, 3 supports, 2 abstentions</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Main&diff=18914Resolution:Main2007-01-14T02:13:13Z<p>Spangineer: stray comma</p>
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<div>{{ResolutionsLang}}<br />
<br />
''See also [[policies]]''<br />
<br />
== Passed resolutions ==<br />
<br />
===December 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Bylaws revision]], passed<br />
*[[Resolution:Board expansion]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:Agreement between chapters and Wikimedia Foundation]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
<br />
===November 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Redo events committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:ED Search committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Retreat 2006 Board actions and outcomes]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution Domain names workgroup]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
<br />
===October 2006===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution:Officers election 2006]], passed 21 October 2006<br />
* [[Resolution: Freenode Donation]], passed 7 October 2006<br />
<br />
===September 2006===<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware sept 2006]], passed 28 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Replacement Board member 2006]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Conflict of interest]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Vereniging Wikimedia Nederland]], passed 21 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials2]], passed 2 September 2006<br />
<br />
===August 2006===<br />
''A meeting of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees was held in person at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on August 5, 2006. In attendance were Angela Beesley, Michael Davis, Florence Devouard, Tim Shell, Jimmy Wales, and Brad Patrick. Minutes of decisions will apparently not be reported. It was decided to organise a board retreat in October 2006.''<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution fundraising committee/membership]], passed 20 August 2006<br />
<br />
=== July 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution:Advisory board]], passed 31 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Wikiversity]], passed 30 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Purchase Jul-06]], passed 24 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution ombudsperson checkuser]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:WiktionaryZ]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials]], passed 20 July 2006<br />
<br />
=== June 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Board election]], passed 26 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Danish Wikipedia and DR]], passed 21 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Privacy policy update, June 2006]], passed 20 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Fundraising committee|Fundraising committee]], passed 7 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special Project committee/scope|Special Project committee/scope]], passed 4 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution CEO]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware Jun06]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
<br />
=== May 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution OTRS]], passed 26 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Access to internal]], passed 24 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special Project committee/members]], passed 21 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee/scope]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee/members]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Foundation wiki accounts]], passed 17 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MarkMonitor]], passed 16 May 2006<br />
<br />
=== April 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution IDPF Conference]], passed 21 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Auditor Selection]] (Partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Auditor_Selection full resolution] not public), passed 19 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution CH Chapter]], passed 14 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Rules of procedure]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Scope]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Delegations]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
<br />
=== March 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Spending Authorization Colo Space]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_Colo_Space full resolution] not public), passed 22 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution travel costs for chapter meetups Q2 2006]], passed 21 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Domain Names Responsibility]], passed 15 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MobilED partnership]], passed 14 March 2006<br />
<br />
=== February 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware Purchase Feb-06]]<br />
* [[Resolution Consent Procedures]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Additional Developer]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation communications committee]], passed 21 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_PowerMedium Resolution Spending Authorization PowerMedium], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation special projects committee]], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Securities_Account Resolution Securities Account], passed 15 February 2006 <br />
* [[Resolution MYSQL Conference 2006]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation chapters committee]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
<br />
=== January 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Spending Authorization]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Office Space]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Insurance]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Audit Committee]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Nondiscrimination]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Financial committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Technical committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Events committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Executive committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special projects]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution board expansion committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* Search committee (not public), passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Trademarks Resolution Trademarks], passed 2 January 2006; modified and passed 14 January 2006<br />
<br />
== Failed resolutions ==<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution creation finance committee]], failed 5 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Dexia Resolution DEXIA], failed February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution committee conduct]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_creation_finance_committee full resolution] not public), failed 22 March 2006<br />
<br />
== Inactive resolutions ==<br />
''These resolutions had no motion or supporting motion to vote for over two months. They may be drafts that were never completed or proposals that were not supported by at least two board members. They have not been voted on.''<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution President]]<br />
* [[Resolution Meeting schedule]]<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Meetings]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Main&diff=18913Resolution:Main2007-01-14T02:10:45Z<p>Spangineer: standardizing capitalization, punctuation, format, and dates (day month year)</p>
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<div>{{ResolutionsLang}}<br />
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''See also [[policies]]''<br />
<br />
== Passed resolutions ==<br />
<br />
===December 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Bylaws revision]], passed<br />
*[[Resolution:Board expansion]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:Agreement between chapters and Wikimedia Foundation]], passed 7 December 2006<br />
<br />
===November 2006===<br />
*[[Resolution:Redo events committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution:ED Search committee]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Retreat 2006 Board actions and outcomes]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
*[[Resolution Domain names workgroup]], passed 8 November 2006<br />
<br />
===October 2006===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution:Officers election 2006]], passed 21 October 2006<br />
* [[Resolution: Freenode Donation]], passed 7 October 2006<br />
<br />
===September 2006===<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware sept 2006]], passed 28 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Replacement Board member 2006]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Conflict of interest]], passed 25 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Vereniging Wikimedia Nederland]], passed 21 September 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials2]], passed 2 September 2006<br />
<br />
===August 2006===<br />
''A meeting of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees was held in person at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on August 5, 2006. In attendance were Angela Beesley, Michael Davis, Florence Devouard, Tim Shell, Jimmy Wales, and Brad Patrick. Minutes of decisions will apparently not be reported. It was decided to organise a board retreat in October 2006.''<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution fundraising committee/membership]], passed 20 August 2006<br />
<br />
=== July 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution:Advisory board]], passed 31 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Wikiversity]], passed 30 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Hardware Purchase Jul-06]], passed 24 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution ombudsperson checkuser]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:WiktionaryZ]], passed 23 July 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Election officials]], passed 20 July 2006<br />
<br />
=== June 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Board election]], passed 26 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Danish Wikipedia and DR]], passed 21 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution:Privacy policy update, June 2006]], passed 20 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Fundraising committee|Fundraising committee]], passed 7 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special Project committee/scope|Special Project committee/scope]], passed 4 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution CEO]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware Jun06]], passed 2 June 2006<br />
<br />
=== May 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution OTRS]], passed 26 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Access to internal]], passed 24 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special Project committee/members]], passed 21 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee/scope]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee/members]], passed 20 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Foundation wiki accounts]], passed 17 May 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MarkMonitor]], passed 16 May 2006<br />
<br />
=== April 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution IDPF Conference]], passed 21 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Auditor Selection]] (Partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Auditor_Selection full resolution] not public), passed 19 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution CH Chapter]], passed 14 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Rules of procedure]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Scope]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee/Delegations]], passed 4 April 2006<br />
<br />
=== March 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Spending Authorization Colo Space]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_Colo_Space full resolution] not public), passed 22 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution travel costs for chapter meetups Q2 2006]], passed 21 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Domain Names Responsibility]], passed 15 March 2006<br />
* [[Resolution MobilED partnership]], passed 14 March 2006<br />
<br />
=== February 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Hardware Purchase Feb-06]]<br />
* [[Resolution Consent Procedures]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Additional Developer]], passed 27 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation communications committee]], passed 21 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Spending_Authorization_PowerMedium Resolution Spending Authorization PowerMedium], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation special projects committee]], passed 15 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Securities_Account Resolution Securities Account], passed 15 February 2006 <br />
* [[Resolution MYSQL Conference 2006]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution creation chapters committee]], passed 4 February 2006<br />
<br />
=== January 2006 ===<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution Spending Authorization]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Office Space]], passed 23 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Insurance]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Audit Committee]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Nondiscrimination]], passed 14 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Financial committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Technical committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Events committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Executive committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Communications committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution Special projects]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution board expansion committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* Search committee (not public), passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [[Resolution chapters committee]], passed 15 January 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Trademarks Resolution Trademarks], passed 2 January 2006; modified and passed 14 January 2006<br />
<br />
== Failed resolutions ==<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution creation finance committee]], failed 5 February 2006<br />
* [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_Dexia Resolution DEXIA], failed, February 2006<br />
* [[Resolution committee conduct]] (partial, [http://board.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution_creation_finance_committee full resolution] not public), failed 22 March 2006<br />
<br />
== Inactive resolutions ==<br />
''These resolutions had no motion or supporting motion to vote for over two months. They may be drafts that were never completed or proposals that were not supported by at least two board members. They have not been voted on.''<br />
<br />
* [[Resolution President]]<br />
* [[Resolution Meeting schedule]]<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Meetings]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:English]]<br />
<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Election_officials&diff=18912Resolution:Election officials2007-01-14T02:08:35Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution:election officials moved to Resolution:Election officials: proper capitalization</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Resolution:Election officials]]</div>Spangineerhttps://foundation.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Resolution:Election_officials&diff=18911Resolution:Election officials2007-01-14T02:08:35Z<p>Spangineer: Resolution:election officials moved to Resolution:Election officials: proper capitalization</p>
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<div>:''As drafted by the communications committee''<br />
<br />
Resolved that: The vacancy in the Board created by Angela Beesley's resignation shall be filled by a general election. An election for one or more seats shall commence on September 1, 2006 and run for three weeks. An election commission is hereby formed, consisting of two inspectors of the election (as provided in the bylaws) and additional assistant election officials, to oversee the conduct of the election. The qualifications of voters, the deadline for nominations, and all other matters related to the conduct of this election are to be determined by the commission, subject to review by the Board.<br />
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The Board appoints Essjay and Datrio as inspectors of the election, and Aphaia as assistant/alternate election official.<br />
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The election commission is directed to report the winner or winners of the election, if any, not later than October 1, 2006.<br />
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Approved by Angela, Anthere and Michael.<br />
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