Resolution:Recognition of Wikimedia District of Columbia
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| This resolution recognizing Wikimedia District of Columbia, USA as a Chapter was approved unanimously on 12 September 2011. |
In accordance with the recommendation of the Chapters Committee, confirming that the structure and bylaws of Wikimedia District of Columbia comply with the current requirements and guidelines for future chapters, it is hereby resolved that:
The Board of Trustees provisionally recognizes Wikimedia District of Columbia as a Wikimedia Chapter and grants it permission to use the Wikimedia trademarks, pending signature of a Chapters Agreement. This provisional recognition and permission will expire in one year unless a Chapters Agreement is signed, at which point recognition and trademark use will be governed by the terms of the Agreement for as long as it is in force. The provisional period may be extended at the discretion of the Foundation's Executive Director.
References
- Bylaws of the Wiki Society of Washington, DC, Inc. as of May 8, 2011: in English
- Description of process on chapcomwiki
- Bylaws questions, replies, and suggestions: Talk:Wikimedia District of Columbia/Bylaws
- Follow up questions and replies: Talk:Wikimedia District of Columbia