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== General resolution format == |
== General resolution format == |
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'''Now, therefore, be it resolved''' that the Board recognizes [name of chapter or thematic organization] as a Wikimedia [chapter or thematic organization], provided that [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization] accepts and complies with a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement. The Board instructs the Executive Director to offer a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement to [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization]. This agreement will govern the [chapter's or thematic organization's] recognition and provide the [chapter or thematic organization] with specific permission to use the Wikimedia trademarks. |
'''Now, therefore, be it resolved''' that the Board recognizes [name of chapter or thematic organization] as a Wikimedia [chapter or thematic organization], provided that [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization] accepts and complies with a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement. The Board instructs the Executive Director to offer a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement to [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization]. This agreement will govern the [chapter's or thematic organization's] recognition and provide the [chapter or thematic organization] with specific permission to use the Wikimedia trademarks. |
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Pending execution of a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement, [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization] is entitled to request a trademark permission for its activity, pursuant to the [[ |
Pending execution of a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement, [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization] is entitled to request a trademark permission for its activity, pursuant to the [[Trademark policy|Wikimedia Trademark Policy]]. |
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== Annual Plan Approval == |
== Annual Plan Approval == |
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=== References === |
=== References === |
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* [[Resolution:Board_Visitors_(2012)|Resolution on Board Visitors (June 2012)]] |
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== Board election approval == |
== Board election approval == |
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=== References === |
=== References === |
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* [link to election results] ([date]) |
* [link to election results] ([date]) |
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* [[Bylaws#Section_3._Selection.|Bylaws, Article IV § 3(C)]] |
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== Advisory Board appointments == |
== Advisory Board appointments == |
Revision as of 09:15, 7 March 2024
General resolution format
- See Template:Proposal for more information.
{{proposal |state= <!-- Valid options are: draft, voting, closed, passed, failed, neutral, notyet --> |date= |motion= |second= | Alice | | Ana | | Bishakha | | Jan-Bart | | Jimmy | | Maria | | Patricio | | Phoebe | | Sam | | Stu | }} '''Resolved''' ... == References == * ...
Chapter and Thematic Organization Recognition
Whereas, the Affiliations Committee has reviewed the work of [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization] and advised that this group is ready for recognition as a Wikimedia [chapter or thematic organization]; and
Whereas, the Board of Trustees wishes to recognize and welcome [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization] as a Wikimedia [chapter or thematic organization] dedicated to supporting and promoting the Wikimedia movement;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board recognizes [name of chapter or thematic organization] as a Wikimedia [chapter or thematic organization], provided that [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization] accepts and complies with a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement. The Board instructs the Executive Director to offer a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement to [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization]. This agreement will govern the [chapter's or thematic organization's] recognition and provide the [chapter or thematic organization] with specific permission to use the Wikimedia trademarks.
Pending execution of a Wikimedia [Chapter or Thematic Organization] Agreement, [name of proposed chapter or thematic organization] is entitled to request a trademark permission for its activity, pursuant to the Wikimedia Trademark Policy.
Annual Plan Approval
Resolved, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves management's proposed [year] annual plan, which includes ... of revenues, ... of spending, with ... increase to financial reserves. If, during the year, management anticipates the reserve at each quarter-end will differ materially from the plan, the Board directs management to consult the Chair of the Audit Committee promptly.
References
- [year] Plan
- Anticipated quarterly breakdown of the annual plan
Board visitor invitation
The Board of Trustees invites ... to be a Board visitor for the [current fiscal year] year, beginning July 1, [year].
References
Board election approval
Resolved, that the Board of Trustees ("Board") approves and authorize the election of ... to fill the Community-selected seats on the Board for the coming term.
Resolved, that ... are appointed to the Board, for a term of two years beginning on ..., and continuing until ... or until approval and authorization of the selection process in [year] to fill these positions, whichever comes first.
This Resolution will be effective as of ....
References
- [link to election results] ([date])
- Bylaws, Article IV § 3(C)
Advisory Board appointments
Resolved, the Board of Trustees invites and appoints or reappoints the following advisors to the Advisory Board, for a term commencing on January 1, [year], and continuing until the conclusion of the first in-person Board meeting in [next year]:
- ...
Minutes approval
The Board approves the minutes from the [date] meeting.
Reference
- [link to Board minutes]
Appointed Board member
Resolved, that [Board member name] is appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees for the current term, beginning July 1, [year], and continuing until December 31st, [conclusion of term].
Appointed Board member renewal
Resolved, that [Board member name] is appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees for an additional two-year term, beginning January 1, [year], and continuing until December 31st, [two years later].
Reference
- [link to previous appointment]