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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 | 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 ''' | 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 | | '''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 === | ||
Candidate eligibility mirrors voter eligibility: | {{Hatnote|Please direct questions to [email protected]}} | ||
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 == | ||
* Interested ''' | * 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 | * '''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 will be automatically elected to the | 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 | 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 | == Volunteer your Candidacy == | ||
To add yourself as a candidate, please add your signature (<code><nowiki> | 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]]) — [[2026 WikiOasis Foundation Board of Directors Election/Justarandomamerican|Statement & Questions]] | ||
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