Chapters rights and obligations
Note: this is not set in stone, just some brainstorming...
Rights[edit]
Apply for chapters-specific funding from WMF[edit]
See Wikimedia chapters/WMF grants
(Apply to) Use the Wikimedia names and logos/trademarks[edit]
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Obligations[edit]
- From WMF: Requirements for future chapters
Obey the relevant laws for your country[edit]
Relating to membership, funds, non-profit governance, accounting.
Maintain your independence from WMF and all projects governance[edit]
This is needed for legal immunity :)
Communicate with other chapters and the WMF[edit]
e.g. via monthly reports, posting to internal and chapters mailing lists and wikis (especially keeping your contact information and board list up to date)
Participate in the appointment of chapters-selected WMF board members[edit]
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Participate in real-life chapters meetings and Wikimania[edit]
e.g. Chapters meeting 2009. Wikimania is not so much an obligation, but it can be very helpful...
Optional[edit]
- A right that comes with obligations: chapters can choose to take part in the chapters-WMF fundraising agreement. Described by Sue in her November 2008 report to the Board as:
Agreements have been developed with interested chapters to highlight these chapters during the fundraiser; in return, they will invest 50% of their fundraising revenue in program activities agreed upon with the Wikimedia Foundation. The preference is for activities with an international impact, such as multi-chapter events and local infrastructure and software development support.
Check internalwiki for information on this.