维基媒体基金会章程

本章程最近一次更新是根据理事会于2020年12月9日批准的修改进行的。

第一條 名稱

该组织名为Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.（维基媒体基金会，“基金会”）。注册代理人及注册办事处由理事会决议确定。基金会的主要网站为http://www.wikimediafoundation.org。

第二條 目的聲明

维基媒体基金会的使命是赋能和吸引全世界的人们收集和发展以自由许可协议发布或属于公有领域的内容，并在全球范围内高效传播。

在个人志愿者网络和我们的独立运动组织（包括受认可的分会、专题组织、用户组和合作伙伴）的协调下，基金会为支持和发展多语言维基项目和其它符合此使命的努力提供必要的基础设施和组织框架。基金会将让来自其项目的有用信息永久保持可供人无偿使用。

第三條 成員

基金会没有成员。（佛罗里达州法律第617.0601节）

第四条 理事会

第1节 一般权力

一切公司权力均应由理事会或受其指导直接行使或书面授权委托行使，且基金会业务及事务亦应由理事会或受其指导直接管理或书面授权委托管理。

第2节 人数、任期和资格

（A）人数

基金会理事数应不少于九（9）个且不多于十六（16）个，由理事会不时决定。理事依下文第四章第3节规定的程序选定。

（B）任期

除非本文另有规定，理事任期应为三年，理事席位的分配应尽可能让每年大体相同数量的理事任期届满，使基金会裨益于经验丰富理事的连续性。各理事将任职至任期届满且其继承人已得到任命并符合资格，或任职至提前辞职、遭到免职或离世。

（C）任期限制

理事（社群创始人理事职位除外）最多可连任三个完整任期（即九年）。理事在任何连续九年的任期届满后，须至少在18个月内无资格再次被任命为董事会成员。

第3节 遴选與任命

(A) 治理重点

(i) 根据理事会的决定，理事会应由具有不同才能、经验、背景和能力的理事所组 成，以最好地履行基金会的使命和满足基金会的需要。理事会致力于在理事构成及其他工作方面促进多样性和包容性。

(ii) 理事会及其理事必须作为基金会的受託人行事，其职责包括但不限于 《佛罗里达洲非营利公司法》（以下简称《法案》）第617.0830条和第617.0832条所述的谨慎受託责任和忠诚受託责任。理事会有责任确保理事的遴选能够促进这些治理优先事项，并遵守理事会的受託责任。

(iii) 在被任命为理事会成员后两周内，所有理事必须在其理事任期内辞去基金会及附属机构的任何其他董事会、管理或有偿职务，但可以非正式或顾问身份为附属机构服务。

(B) Governance definitions.

(i) "Community", as used in the Bylaws, shall be defined by the Board, consistent with the Foundation's Statement of Purpose as defined in Article II above.

(ii) "Affiliates", as used in these Bylaws, shall be defined by the Board, consistent with the Foundation's Statement of Purpose as defined in Article II above, and will function as independent groups or legal entities that operate in coordination with the Foundation to implement the mission statement. Affiliates must have a written agreement with the Foundation. In no instance will an Affiliate be an agent or member of the Wikimedia Foundation.

(C) Community- and Affiliate-selected Trustees.

(i) As many as eight (8) Trustees will be sourced from candidates vetted through a Community and/or Affiliate nomination process. This process will be held according to a schedule determined by the Board of Trustees to fill open Community- and Affiliate-selected Trustee seats. Off-cycle vacancies may be filled normally as described in Article IV, Section 6 below. Community- and Affiliate-selected nominations will be considered by the board for appointment to the board.

(ii) The Board of Trustees shall convey its priorities and requirements for members, as set forth in Article IV, Section 3(A) above, and shall determine the dates, rules and regulation of the approval procedures. The Board shall determine who is qualified to participate in the approval process for Community- and Affiliate-selected Trustees.

(iii) The Board will appoint candidates who are nominated through this process, subject to Article IV, Section 3(A), and other provisions of these Bylaws. In the event that a candidate is selected who does not meet the requirements of Article IV, Section 3(A) or other requirements of these Bylaws, or of applicable state or federal law, the Board will (a) not appoint the candidate, (b) declare a vacancy on the Board, and (c) fill the resulting vacancy, subject to this Section 3 and to Article IV, Section 6 below.

(D) Board-selected Trustees.

(i) As many as seven (7) Trustees may be sourced, selected and appointed directly by the Board.

(ii) The appointment of Board-selected Trustees shall be conducted consistent with the provisions of Article IV, Section 3(A) and with applicable state and federal law.

(E) Community Founder Trustee Position.

The Board may appoint Jimmy Wales as Community Founder Trustee for a three-year term. The Board may reappoint Wales as Community Founder Trustee for successive three-year terms (without a term limit). In the event that Wales is not appointed as Community Founder Trustee, the position will remain vacant, and the Board shall not fill the vacancy.

(F) Overall Board composition.

The Board shall not appoint a new Board-selected trustee if it would cause the Board-selected Trustees to outnumber the Community- and Affiliate-selected Trustees.

Section 4. Meetings.

Meetings of the Board of Trustees may be scheduled at such times and at such places as the Trustees deem appropriate and shall be conducted at least annually. A quorum shall consist of a majority of Trustees then in office. Any meeting that is adjourned may be continued without the presence of a quorum of the Board as long as all the Trustees are given reasonable notice of the time and place such adjournment shall resume.

(a) Special Meetings.

Special meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the chair of the board, by the vice-chair or by any two Trustees. The person or persons who call a special meeting of the Board of Trustees may fix the place for holding such special meeting.

(b) Notice.

Notice of any special meeting shall be given at least two (2) days before the meeting by written notice specifying the date, time, and purposes of the meeting. Any Trustee may waive notice of any meeting, before or after the meeting, as provided in these Bylaws. Attendance of any Trustee at a meeting constitutes waiver of notice of such meeting, except when such Trustee attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

In case of emergency, as defined in Section 617.0303(5) or other relevant provisions of the Act, the chair of the Board of Trustees or the vice-chair of the Board of Trustees shall prescribe a shorter notice to be given personally or by communicating to each Trustee at his or her email address, residence or business address in like manner.

(c) Manner of Acting.

The act of the majority of the Trustees present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Trustees. Such actions shall take the form of resolutions and shall be included in the corporate records of the Foundation.

(d) Presumption of Assent.

A Trustee of the Foundation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Trustees at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken, unless the Trustee votes against such action or abstains from voting on such action. A Trustee may abstain from voting on an action only if such abstention is on account of an asserted conflict of interest.

(e) Constructive Presence at a Meeting.

A Trustee may participate in a meeting of such board by means of a conference telephone or online, by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participating by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.

(f) Action Without a Meeting.

Any action required by law to be taken at any meeting of the Trustees of the Foundation may be taken without a meeting consistent with the following consent procedures. (1) Action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the Board of Trustees may be taken without a meeting if the action receives the affirmative vote of all of the Trustees. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken and affirmatively signed by all of the Trustees then in office. Electronic signatures are acceptable. (2) Action taken under this Section 4 is effective when the action is affirmatively signed by all of the Trustees then in office unless the consent specifies a different effective date. (3) A consent signed under this Section 4 has the effect of a meeting vote and may be described as such in any document. (4) Any consent resolution which has not received affirmative votes from all of the Trustees then in office shall be presented for a vote at the next board meeting. (5) Modifications to the Bylaws or articles of incorporation can not be made by consent resolutions.

Section 5. Resignations.

Any Trustee of the Foundation may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Trustees, to the Chair of the board, or to the Foundation through the Executive Director. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, or, if the time be not specified therein, upon its acceptance by the Board of Trustees.

Section 6. Vacancies.

Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Trustees, including any vacancy created by reason of an increase in the number of Trustees, may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Trustees though less than a quorum of the Board of Trustees. A Trustee appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve as Trustee for the unexpired portion of the term for that position. As permitted by the Act, the Board may continue doing business as a Board during the vacancy of any Trustee position.

Section 7. Removal.

Any Trustee may be removed, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the Trustees then in office in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 617.0808(1), or other relevant provisions of the Act.

Section 8. Delegation and Expenses.

(a) Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Trustees under these Bylaws or any provision of law may be delegated by the Board to any committee of the Board, except as provided in Section 617.0825(1), or other relevant provisions of the Act.

(b) Advisory committees that do not exercise any authority of the Board of Trustees may include as committee members persons from the community and other professionals who are not Trustees, provided the membership of the committee is approved by the Board.

(c) Trustees may not be compensated for their roles as Trustees. They may be allowed expenses, by resolution of the Board, for attending meetings, if necessary. No Trustee shall be employed or otherwise receive compensation from the Foundation for their duties as Trustees.

Section 9. Voting Means.

Voting on all matters, including the election of Trustees and officers, may be conducted by mail, electronic mail, facsimile transmission, chat software, video conferencing, wiki software, or other similar verifiable means. Proxy voting shall not be allowed.

Section 10. Reserved Powers.

Unless otherwise delegated by the Board of Trustees to another body or person, the Board of Trustees shall be empowered to make any and all regulations, rules, policies, user agreements, terms of use, and other such decisions as may be necessary for the continued functioning of the Foundation not inconsistent with these Bylaws.

第五條 官員及職責

Section 1. Number.

The Board of Trustees shall elect from among the Trustees the following officers: a Chair, at least one and no more than two Vice Chairs, and Board committee chairs. The Board of Trustees shall also appoint the following non-Trustee officer positions: a Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board from time to time may appoint.

(A) Chair.

The Chair shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Trustees. The Chair shall have general supervision of the affairs of the corporation and shall make reports to the Board of Trustees at meetings and other times as necessary to keep Trustees informed of corporation activities. The Chair may sign, with the secretary or any other proper officer of the Foundation thereunto authorized by the Board of Trustees, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Trustees has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Trustees or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Foundation, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed. The Chair shall in general perform all duties as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Board of Trustees.

(B) Vice Chairs.

The Vice Chairs shall perform the duties and have the powers of the Chair when the Chair is absent or unable to perform their duties. If there are two Vice Chairs, the Chair shall specify which Vice Chair takes priority when the Chair is absent. Other duties of the Vice Chairs may be designated by the Board of Trustees or the Chair.

(C) Board Committee Chairs.

Board committee chairs shall perform the duties and have the powers set forth in the charters of the committees of which they are the chair and as determined by the Board from time to time.

(D) Chief Executive Officer.

The Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") is the chief executive officer of the Foundation. Except where there is a conflict of interest (such as when the Board is discussing the CEO's performance), they shall attend all Board meetings, including at least part of all executive sessions, and receive all communications and information in the same manner as all members of the Board. They shall have charge of the business and affairs of the Foundation, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Trustees, and shall see that the resolutions and directives of the Board of Trustees are carried into effect except in those instances in which responsibility is assigned to some other person by the Board of Trustees. The CEO may execute on behalf of the Foundation any contracts or other instruments that the Board of Trustees has authorized to be executed through a delegation of authority, which the CEO may further delegate in writing.

(E) Secretary.

The Secretary shall act as secretary of each meeting of the Board of Trustees. In the absence of the Secretary, the presiding officer of the meeting or the CEO will appoint a secretary of the meeting. In addition, the Secretary shall coordinate with other staff to give notices of all meetings of the Board of Directors, keep minutes of such meetings, maintain corporate records, and in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as the Board may from time to time assign to the Secretary. The Secretary may delegate certain duties as necessary.

(F) Treasurer.

The Treasurer shall present to the Board of Trustees an annual budget, as well as such other operating budgets and income estimates as may be requested. The Treasurer shall also present a complete financial report of the Foundation at least annually. The Treasurer shall be available at reasonable times for consultation with the Board Chair and the Chair of the Audit Committee. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Foundation; receive and give receipts for monies due and payable to the Foundation from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such monies in the name of the Foundation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws; review the financial operations of the organization and advise with the Secretary on financial matters, including audits; make financial reports to the Board of Trustees at regular and special meetings; and perform such other duties as assigned by the Chair or the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer may delegate in writing certain day-to-day duties, as the Treasurer and Board of Trustees deem appropriate.

Section 2. Term.

The Trustee officers shall be elected for three-year terms of office by majority vote of the Board and such terms shall automatically renew and continue until replaced by a majority vote of the Board or resignation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may choose to elect as an officer a Trustee whose current term will expire prior to the conclusion of such a three-year appointment. The non-trustee positions of Executive Director, Treasurer, and Secretary shall be Board appointed positions and such terms shall continue until replaced by a majority vote of the Board or resignation.

Section 3. Removal.

Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board of Trustees may be removed by the Board of Trustees whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the Foundation would be served thereby.

Section 4. Vacancies.

A vacancy, however occurring, in any office may be filled by the Board of Trustees for the unexpired portion of the term.

Section 5. Resignations.

Any elected or appointed officer of the Foundation may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Foundation through the Chair or Executive Director. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, or, if the time be not specified therein, upon its acceptance by the Board of Trustees.

第六條 資產

Section 1. Dedication of Assets.

The property of this Foundation is irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes and no part of the net income or assets of this Foundation shall ever inure to the benefit of any Trustee or officer thereof or to the benefit of any private individual other than compensation in a reasonable amount to its officers, employees, and contractors for services rendered.

Section 2. Distribution of Assets.

Upon the dissolution or winding-up of this Foundation, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of the Foundation shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or entity which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or corresponding provisions of subsequent federal tax laws.

第七條 合同、贷款、支票和存款

Section 1. Contracts.

The Board of Trustees may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Foundation, unless otherwise restricted by law. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

Section 2. Loans.

No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the Foundation and no evidence of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Board of Trustees. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

Section 3. Checks, Drafts, Etc.

All checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Foundation shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents of the Foundation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees.

Section 4. Deposits.

All funds of the Foundation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Foundation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Trustees may select.

第八條 保障

(A) 除第(C)分段规定或限制的情况外，基金会应在法律允许的最大限度内，补偿任何因其是或曾是基金会理事或官员而成为或曾是任何诉讼（基金会提起的诉讼或基金会有权提起的诉讼除外）一方的人。基金会可在收到该理事或官员本人或其代表，承诺在其最终被认定无权获得基金会补偿时偿还该款项后，在该诉讼最终处理之前，支付理事或官员在民事或刑事诉讼中辩护所产生的费用。

(B) 基金会可为现任或曾任基金会理事、高级职员、雇员或代理人，或现任或曾应基金会要求担任另一公司、合伙企业、合资企业、信托机构或其他企业（其他企业）的董事、理事、高级职员、雇员或代理人的任何人士购买和维持保险，以抵偿其因上述任何身份或因其上述身份而承担的任何责任，无论根据佛罗里达州法律基金会是否有权对其进行赔偿。

(C) 基金会对曾经或正在应其要求担任其他企业的董事、理事、高级职员、 雇员或代理人的任何人的赔偿义务（如有），必须扣除该人从该其他企业收取的任何赔偿金额。

第九條 豁免通知

除非法律另有规定，凡根据本章程或基金会公司章程的规定需要向基金会任何理事发出的任何通知，由有权收到该通知的一人或多人签署的书面弃权书，或通过足以认证发送人、日期和时间的电子方式签署的弃权书，不论在弃权书所述时间之前或之后，均应被视为等同于已发出该通知。

第十條 其他

Section 1. Amendment.

These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by a majority of the entire Board of Trustees at any regular meeting or special meeting, provided that at least ten days written notice is given of intention to alter, amend or repeal or to adopt new Bylaws at such meeting.

Section 2. Seal.

The Foundation seal shall be circular in form and shall contain the name of the Foundation, the year of its creation and the words, "CORPORATE SEAL, FLORIDA." Said seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced otherwise.

Section 3. Fiscal Year, Audit, and Review.

The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be July 1 - June 30 of each year. The accounts of the Foundation shall be audited annually by a Certified Public Accountant. The accounts of the Foundation shall be reviewed quarterly by a Certified Public Accountant.

Section 4. Delivery of Notices.

Whenever any notice is required by the Bylaws, it shall be deemed to be sufficient if mailed via first class mail to the last known address or to the last known email address of the intended recipient. Such notice may be waived in writing by the intended recipient.

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/s/ Jan-Bart de Vreede, /s/ Frieda Brioschi, /s/ Guy Kawasaki, /s/ Samuel Klein, /s/ Patricio Lorente, /s/ María Sefidari, /s/ Stu West, /s/ Alice Wiegand, /s/ Phoebe Ayers, /s/ Jimmy Wales

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