2026 WikiOasis Foundation Board of Directors Election - Revision history

Dream Indigo: Capitalization

2026-05-15T19:10:29Z

Capitalization

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	This page outlines the approved process for the WikiOasis Board of Directors election taking place in May 2026. The process was approved by the ~~board~~ and is being conducted transparently with community involvement.		This page outlines the approved process for the WikiOasis Board of Directors election taking place in May 2026. The process was approved by the Board and is being conducted transparently with community involvement.

	For the record, a '''~~treasurer~~''' position is specifically needed. Community members with relevant experience are strongly encouraged to put their name forward.		For the record, a '''Treasurer''' position is specifically needed. Community members with relevant experience are strongly encouraged to put their name forward.

	== Timeline ==		== Timeline ==
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	\| '''Election (SecurePoll)''' \|\| '''May 17–24, 2026''' (closes '''May 24, 2026 at 23:59 UTC''') \|\| 7-day ranked election using SecurePoll. A separate page will be open for community questions to candidates.		\| '''Election (SecurePoll)''' \|\| '''May 17–24, 2026''' (closes '''May 24, 2026 at 23:59 UTC''') \|\| 7-day ranked election using SecurePoll. A separate page will be open for community questions to candidates.
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	\| '''Results''' \|\| After May 24, 2026 \|\| Top two candidates by support percentage are automatically elected. Additional candidates may be appointed at the ~~board~~'s discretion.		\| '''Results''' \|\| After May 24, 2026 \|\| Top two candidates by support percentage are automatically elected. Additional candidates may be appointed at the Board's discretion.
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	=== Voter Requirements ===		=== Voter Requirements ===
	To vote in this election, your account must meet '''both''' of the following criteria as of '''May 14, 2026''':		To vote in this election, your account must meet '''both''' of the following criteria as of '''May 14, 2026''':
			* Account created '''before May 12, 2026''';
	* Account created '''before May 12, 2026'''		* More than '''20 global edits''' made before May 12, 2026.
	* More than '''20 global edits''' made before May 12, 2026

	=== Candidate Requirements ===		=== Candidate Requirements ===
	{{~~hatnote~~\|Please direct questions to board@wikioasis.org}}		{{Hatnote\|Please direct questions to board@wikioasis.org}}
	Candidate eligibility mirrors voter eligibility, but has additional legal requirements:		Candidate eligibility mirrors voter eligibility, but has additional legal requirements:

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	== Election Administration ==		== Election Administration ==

	* Interested '''~~board~~ members''' will serve as scrutineers and hold encryption keys.		* Interested '''Board members''' will serve as scrutineers and hold encryption keys.
	* '''Uninvolved stewards''' may assist with scrutineering '''only if specifically requested by a majority of the ~~board~~'''.		* '''Uninvolved stewards''' may assist with scrutineering '''only if specifically requested by a majority of the Board'''.

	== Results & Appointment ==		== Results & Appointment ==

	The '''top two candidates''' by support percentage (>50%) will be automatically elected to the ~~board~~. Support percentage is calculated as follows, with abstentions not counted:		The '''top two candidates''' by support percentage (>50%) will be automatically elected to the Board. Support percentage is calculated as follows, with abstentions not counted:

	: '''Support %''' = Support ÷ (Support + Oppose) × 100		: '''Support %''' = Support ÷ (Support + Oppose) × 100

	The ~~board~~ retains the ability to appoint additional candidates who received a strong support percentage but did not finish in the top two, if deemed appropriate.		The Board retains the ability to appoint additional candidates who received a strong support percentage but did not finish in the top two, if deemed appropriate.

	== Questions for Candidates ==		== Questions for Candidates ==
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	Candidates who meet the [[#Eligibility\|eligibility requirements]] may add their name below before '''May 17, 2026 at 23:59 UTC'''. It is highly encouraged to attach a statement alongside your name for voters to read. Election volunteers will then create an election page for you, where community members may ask questions or leave comments about your candidacy.		Candidates who meet the [[#Eligibility\|eligibility requirements]] may add their name below before '''May 17, 2026 at 23:59 UTC'''. It is highly encouraged to attach a statement alongside your name for voters to read. Election volunteers will then create an election page for you, where community members may ask questions or leave comments about your candidacy.

	== Volunteer ~~Your~~ Candidacy ==		== Volunteer your Candidacy ==

	To add yourself as a candidate, please add your signature with no timestamp (<code><nowiki>~~~</nowiki></code>) to the lines below:		To add yourself as a candidate, please add your signature with no timestamp (<code><nowiki>~~~</nowiki></code>) to the lines below:

Dream Indigo: /* Candidate Requirements */ colons

2026-05-15T19:04:26Z

Candidate Requirements: colons

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	Candidate eligibility mirrors voter eligibility, but has additional legal requirements:		Candidate eligibility mirrors voter eligibility, but has additional legal requirements:

	* Account created '''before May 12, 2026'''		* Account created '''before May 12, 2026''';
	* More than '''20 global edits''' made before May 12, 2026		* More than '''20 global edits''' made before May 12, 2026;
	* Able to '''sign an [[NDAs/Noticeboard\|NDA]]''' with the WikiOasis Foundation		* Able to '''sign an [[NDAs/Noticeboard\|NDA]]''' with the WikiOasis Foundation;
	* '''Eligible to serve''' on the Board based on the [[Board/Bylaws\|~~bylaws~~]]		* '''Eligible to serve''' on the Board based on the [[Board/Bylaws\|Bylaws]];
	** Minor candidates must have a parent sign a consent form '''before submitting their candidacy'''		** Minor candidates must have a parent sign a consent form '''before submitting their candidacy'''.

	== Election Administration ==		== Election Administration ==

Globe: /* Candidate Requirements */ upd

2026-05-15T16:29:26Z

Candidate Requirements: upd

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	=== Candidate Requirements ===		=== Candidate Requirements ===
	Candidate eligibility mirrors voter eligibility:		{{hatnote\|Please direct questions to board@wikioasis.org}}
			Candidate eligibility mirrors voter eligibility, but has additional legal requirements:

	* Account created '''before May 12, 2026'''		* Account created '''before May 12, 2026'''
	* More than '''20 global edits''' made before May 12, 2026		* More than '''20 global edits''' made before May 12, 2026
			* Able to '''sign an [[NDAs/Noticeboard\|NDA]]''' with the WikiOasis Foundation
			* '''Eligible to serve''' on the Board based on the [[Board/Bylaws\|bylaws]]
			** Minor candidates must have a parent sign a consent form '''before submitting their candidacy'''

	== Election Administration ==		== Election Administration ==

Globe: clean up

2026-05-14T21:08:56Z

clean up

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	== Volunteer Your Candidacy ==		== Volunteer Your Candidacy ==

	To add yourself as a candidate, please add your signature (<code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>) to the below ~~lines~~:		To add yourself as a candidate, please add your signature with no timestamp (<code><nowiki>~~~</nowiki></code>) to the lines below:
	*[[User:Justarandomamerican\|Justarandomamerican]] ([[User talk:Justarandomamerican\|talk]]) ~~20:25, 14 May~~ 2026 ~~(UTC)~~		*[[User:Justarandomamerican\|Justarandomamerican]] ([[User talk:Justarandomamerican\|talk]]) — [[2026 WikiOasis Foundation Board of Directors Election/Justarandomamerican\|Statement & Questions]]
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Globe: /* Results & Appointment */ forgot this

2026-05-14T20:27:55Z

Results & Appointment: forgot this

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	== Results & Appointment ==		== Results & Appointment ==

	The '''top two candidates''' by support percentage will be automatically elected to the board. Support percentage is calculated as follows, with abstentions not counted:		The '''top two candidates''' by support percentage (>50%) will be automatically elected to the board. Support percentage is calculated as follows, with abstentions not counted:

	: '''Support %''' = Support ÷ (Support + Oppose) × 100		: '''Support %''' = Support ÷ (Support + Oppose) × 100

Justarandomamerican: /* Volunteer Your Candidacy */ sign

2026-05-14T20:25:55Z

Volunteer Your Candidacy: sign

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	To add yourself as a candidate, please add your signature (<code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>) to the below lines:		To add yourself as a candidate, please add your signature (<code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>) to the below lines:
	*		*[[User:Justarandomamerican\|Justarandomamerican]] ([[User talk:Justarandomamerican\|talk]]) 20:25, 14 May 2026 (UTC)
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Globe: +board approved version

2026-05-14T20:15:44Z

+board approved version

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	The '''2026 ~~WikiOasis Foundation Board~~ of ~~Directors~~ Election''' will ~~take place~~ in ~~due course~~. ~~Stay tuned~~..		This page outlines the approved process for the WikiOasis Board of Directors election taking place in May 2026. The process was approved by the board and is being conducted transparently with community involvement.

			For the record, a '''treasurer''' position is specifically needed. Community members with relevant experience are strongly encouraged to put their name forward.

			== Timeline ==

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Phase !! Dates !! Details
			\|-
			\| '''Call for Candidates''' \|\| Through '''May 17, 2026 at 23:59 UTC''' \|\| Candidates add their name to the candidate list below. Publicized via CentralNotice and Discord.
			\|-
			\| '''Election (SecurePoll)''' \|\| '''May 17–24, 2026''' (closes '''May 24, 2026 at 23:59 UTC''') \|\| 7-day ranked election using SecurePoll. A separate page will be open for community questions to candidates.
			\|-
			\| '''Results''' \|\| After May 24, 2026 \|\| Top two candidates by support percentage are automatically elected. Additional candidates may be appointed at the board's discretion.
			\|}

			== Eligibility ==

			=== Voter Requirements ===
			To vote in this election, your account must meet '''both''' of the following criteria as of '''May 14, 2026''':

			* Account created '''before May 12, 2026'''
			* More than '''20 global edits''' made before May 12, 2026

			=== Candidate Requirements ===
			Candidate eligibility mirrors voter eligibility:

			* Account created '''before May 12, 2026'''
			* More than '''20 global edits''' made before May 12, 2026

			== Election Administration ==

			* Interested '''board members''' will serve as scrutineers and hold encryption keys.
			* '''Uninvolved stewards''' may assist with scrutineering '''only if specifically requested by a majority of the board'''.

			== Results & Appointment ==

			The '''top two candidates''' by support percentage will be automatically elected to the board. Support percentage is calculated as follows, with abstentions not counted:

			: '''Support %''' = Support ÷ (Support + Oppose) × 100

			The board retains the ability to appoint additional candidates who received a strong support percentage but did not finish in the top two, if deemed appropriate.

			== Questions for Candidates ==

			A dedicated page for community questions to candidates will be linked here once the election opens.

			== Candidate List ==

			Candidates who meet the [[#Eligibility\|eligibility requirements]] may add their name below before '''May 17, 2026 at 23:59 UTC'''. It is highly encouraged to attach a statement alongside your name for voters to read. Election volunteers will then create an election page for you, where community members may ask questions or leave comments about your candidacy.

			== Volunteer Your Candidacy ==

			To add yourself as a candidate, please add your signature (<code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>) to the below lines:
			*
			*
			*
			*
			*

Justarandomamerican: create

2026-05-12T17:38:46Z

create

New page

The '''2026 WikiOasis Foundation Board of Directors Election''' will take place in due course. Stay tuned..