On 2/13/12 8:45 AM, Mathias Damour wrote:
Why would both "Associations" and "Affiliates" both need to use
Wikimedia marks ?
Does OpenStreetMap need it if it gets some grants from the WMF ?
I hope that these models won't be used to softly downgrade (or threaten
to downgrade) chapters that would be said not having their "bylaws and
mission aligned with Wikimedia's".
Very likely. But it is does not really matter actually because this
decision is a clear sign that Chapters do not really exist anymore
except on the paper. Chance is that the concept will disappear within
the next couple of year, simply because it will become a concept
redondant with partner organizations.
But my immediate concern is that.... hummm.... I fail to really see the
difference between the 4 cases. Could we have some examples of each to
better see what the difference is ?
For example, since you mention OpenStreetMap.... would that rather be a
partner or an affiliate ?
Or, Amical, would that rather be a partner or an affiliate ?
And if there is a chapter-to-be somewhere, already a legal entity but
not yet approved by a chapter, would that be a partner or an affiliate ?
One benefit I can identify from this decision is that we could push
forward that
* partner organizations are ONLY recognized by Wikimedia Foundation
* whilst chapters could finally push forward the idea that a new chapter
has to be recognized by the network of chapter + WMF rather than WMF
only. In short, a chapter could be an element of a network whilst a
partner will be only a WMF partner and not necessarily accepted by the
network of chapters.
But well
Florence
Le 13/02/2012 08:09, Ting Chen a écrit :
The Board approves the following letter to be sent to the community:
----
The organizational structure of the Wikimedia movement is growing
rapidly: since 2010, the number of chapters has grown by 50%, and the
size of the Foundation has doubled. Over the past 18 months, the
movement roles group has worked to clarify the roles and
responsibilities of different groups working within our international
movement, and the Board thanks those who have participated in this
process.
We want to make it easier for a wider variety of groups to be
recognized as part of the movement. Below are draft resolutions to
recognize new models of affiliation, based on input received to date.
They are posted on Meta for feedback, to encourage discussion and
improvement. We encourage everyone to participate on the talk pages
between now and 10 March. We aim to finalize, approve, and publish the
resolutions by 28 March.
Thanks,
Ting.
Posted on Meta at:
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_roles/affiliations
== Expansion of movement affiliation models ==
In acknowledgement of the diversity of groups contributing to our
movement, the Board recognizes an expanded framework for affiliation
of Wikimedia groups furthering our movement:
*: '''Chapters''': legal entities with bylaws and mission aligned with
Wikimedia's, focused on supporting related work within a geography.
Chapters must reach agreement with the Foundation for use of the
Wikimedia trademarks for their work, publicity, and fundraising; and
would be allowed to use a name clearly linking them to Wikimedia.
*: '''Partner Organizations''': legal entities with bylaws and mission
aligned with Wikimedia's, focused on a cultural, linguistic, or other
topic; not be exclusive to any geography. Partner organizations must
reach agreement with the Foundation for use of the Wikimedia
trademarks for their work, publicity, and fundraising; and would be
allowed to use a name clearly linking them to Wikimedia.
*: '''Associations''': open-membership groups with an established
contact person and stated purpose, which need basic use of the
Wikimedia trademarks for promotion and organization of projects and
events. A new association can be formed by listing its information in
a public place, and confirming their contact information. An
association contact can sign an optional agreement to use Wikimedia
marks in a limited way in the scope of their work. Small projects can
be supported through individual reimbursement.
*: '''Affiliates''': like-minded organizations that actively support
the movement's work. They are listed publicly and granted limited use
of the marks on websites and posters indicating their support of and
collaboration with Wikimedia.
== Recognizing new affiliation models ==
In connection with its decision to expand the framework of affiliated
groups, the Board expands the mandate of the Chapters Committee to
include all affiliations, and asks it to update its scope and rules of
procedure to cover:
* recognizing all group models
* mentoring chapters and partner organiations
* reviewing and summarizing the status of all groups
The committee should also indicate what resources it will need to be
effective, including staff support and resources from the Foundation.
This proposed charter and plan should be shared with the Board by 15
June, for approval by its July 2012 meeting.
;References:
* [[wmf:Audit charter]]
* [[wmf:Resolution:Chapters committee/Scope]]
* [[wmf:Resolution:Chapters committee/Rules of procedure]]
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