Committees
The Board of Directors of Wikimedia DC is assisted by a number of standing, special, and advisory committees, each of which is responsible for a specific area of the organization's business. The members of each committee are appointed by the Board, and each committee reports to the Board during its regular meetings.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is a standing committee; its responsibilities include:
- Conducting an annual review of the financial records of Wikimedia DC
The Audit Committee currently consists of two members:
- Kirill Lokshin [Chair]
- Kathryn Tinker
- vacant
Election Committee
The Election Committee is a special committee of the Board of Directors; its responsibilities include:
- Soliciting and collecting nomination statements from candidates
- Verifying the eligibility of each candidate and preparing a list of eligible candidates
- Publishing candidates' individual statements and disclosures
- Collecting and tallying ballots cast in the election
The Election Committee is currently inactive.
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is an advisory committee to the Board of Directors; its responsibilities include:
- Advising the Board on fundraising matters relevant to the mission or business of Wikimedia DC
- Assisting the Board in preparing grant applications and other solicitation materials on behalf of Wikimedia DC
- Assisting the Board in soliciting funds on behalf of Wikimedia DC
The Fundraising Committee currently consists of six members:
- Kristin Anderson
- Nicholas Bashour
- Katie Filbert
- James Hare
- Steve Katsurinis
- Peter Meyer [Chair ex officio as Treasurer]
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee is an advisory committee to the Board of Directors; its responsibilities include:
- Advising the Board on legal and governance matters relevant to the mission or business of Wikimedia DC
- Assisting the Board in preparing and reviewing policies, contracts, and other legal documents
The Governance Committee currently consists of five members:
- Kevin Chen
- Andrew Churella
- Steve Katsurinis
- Kirill Lokshin [Chair]
- Dan Rosenthal
Grants Committee
The Grants Committee is an advisory committee to the Board of Directors; its responsibilities include:
- Advising the Board on grant-making matters relevant to the mission or business of Wikimedia DC
- Assisting the Board in reviewing grant applications submitted to Wikimedia DC
The Grants Committee currently consists of three members:
- Nicholas Bashour
- Peter Meyer [Chair ex officio as Treasurer]
- Kirill Lokshin
Technology Committee
The Technology Committee is an advisory committee to the Board of Directors; its responsibilities include:
- Advising the Board on technology matters relevant to the mission or business of Wikimedia DC
- Assisting the Board of Directors in maintaining the technical infrastructure of Wikimedia DC
The Technology Committee currently consists of three members:
- Jeremy Baron
- Katie Filbert [Chair]
- Chad Horohoe
- Fran Rogers