Communications policy

ARTICLE I - PURPOSE

1. Purpose. The purpose of this Communications Policy ("Policy") is to guide Wikimedia District of Columbia directors, officers, employees, and volunteers in their conduct when communicating with external organizations and members of the press on behalf of Wikimedia District of Columbia.

2. Wikimedia District of Columbia encourages transparency and frankness among its board members, employees, and volunteers, but it recognizes the necessity of presenting a unified front when it comes to organizational decisions and policy.

ARTICLE II - COMMUNICATIONS

1. When speaking to the press, board members and employees are encouraged to clarify when appropriate that their statements and opinions do not necessarily represent official positions of Wikimedia District of Columbia.

2. Before speaking to the press regarding Wikimedia District of Columbia, board members and employees shall notify the Chair of the Communications Committee or other press officer appointed by the President.

3. Prior notification is not required for routine interactions with the press in the course of planning or participating in projects on behalf of Wikimedia District of Columbia, such as events with institutional partners. Board members and employees shall notify the Chair of the Communications Committee or other press officer appointed by the President of these contacts after the fact.

4. The mechanism for notification shall be determined by the Chair of the Communications Committee or other press officer appointed by the President.