Committees

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.

Bob Platt, Chair
Dan Rosenthal
Kevin Chen
Kat Walsh

Wikimania

The Wikimania Committee handles the business of organizing Wikimania 2012, including conference fundraising and preparing a budget for the Board's approval.

James Hare, Chair
Katie Filbert
Bob Platt
Nicholas Bashour
Kirstin Anderson

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
Bob Platt