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The Legal Committee researches policy proposals and ensures compliance with all state and federal laws. |
The Legal Committee researches policy proposals and ensures compliance with all state and federal laws. |
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* Dan Rosenthal |
* Dan Rosenthal |
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* Kat Walsh |
* Kat Walsh |
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| − | The Wikimania Committee handles the business of organizing Wikimania 2012, including conference fundraising and preparing a budget for the Board's approval. |
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| − | * Katie Filbert |
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| − | * Bob Platt |
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| − | * Nicholas Bashour |
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==Fundraising== |
==Fundraising== |
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* James Hare, Chair ''ex officio'' |
* James Hare, Chair ''ex officio'' |
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* Katie Filbert |
* Katie Filbert |
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Revision as of 23:38, 11 December 2011
The Board of Directors has established committees to aid the operation of Wikimedia DC.
Audit
The Audit Committee exists to ensure adequate fiscal responsibility. Per the Bylaws, the Audit Committee must have at least three members.
- Matthew Bisanz, Chair
- Vacant
- Vacant
Election
The Election Committee is responsible for running the annual Board election and any special elections. Functions include receiving candidacy statements, determining candidate eligibility, preparing ballots, and counting ballots. The Secretary serves as the committee's chair; the other members serve one-year terms.
- Kirill Lokshin, Chair ex officio
- Dan Rosenthal
- John Broughton
Technical
The Technical Committee oversees the website and other technological endeavors of Wikimedia DC.
- Katie Filbert, Chair
- Jeremy B.
- Chad Horohoe
Legal
The Legal Committee researches policy proposals and ensures compliance with all state and federal laws.
- Kevin Chen, Chair
- Dan Rosenthal
- Kat Walsh
Fundraising
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for preparing grant applications and researching sources of revenue for the organization. The Treasurer serves as the committee's chair.
- James Hare, Chair ex officio
- Katie Filbert