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Subject: Wikimedia Foundation elections 2013


Voting has opened for the 2013 elections for the Wikimedia Foundation, which operates projects such as Wikipedia. Eligible voters can vote for candidates for the following positions:

  • Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the decision-making body that is ultimately responsible for the long term sustainability of the Foundation, so we value wide input into its selection. There are three positions being filled. More information about the candidates can be found at <add link>

  • Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC)

The Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) makes recommendations about how to allocate Wikimedia movement funds to eligible entities. There are two positions being filled. More information about the candidates can be found at <add link>

  • Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) Ombud

The FDC Ombud receives complaints and feedback about the FDC process, investigates complaints at the request of the Board of Trustees, and summarizes the investigations and feedback for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. One position is being filled. More information about the candidates can be found at <add link>


The voting phase lasts from 00:00 UTC June 8 to 23:59 UTC June 22. More information on this election can be found at <http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections_2013>.

On behalf of the Election Committee,

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