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2021 Resolutions Resolution on the committee chairpersonship of PhilWiki Community’s main programs
2023 Resolutions
This resolution was approved by vote on 28 April 2022.


WHEREAS, the PhilWiki Community’s main programs are Advocacy, Capacity Building, Diversity, Education, GLAM, and Outreach programs, and are headed by a committee chairperson appointed by the Board;

WHEREAS, each program supports the promotion of free knowledge and further the objectives of the organization as managed by the committee chairperson:

  • Advocacy program committee creates and supports activities related to the promotion of free knowledge both online and offline;
  • Capacity Building program committee develops and strengthens the skills, abilities, processes and resources that the organization need to sustain, adapt, and grow;
  • Diversity program committee deals with the engagement of diverse participation to close the gender and knowledge gaps;
  • Education program committee involves educators in fora and workshops for them to understand Wikipedia and how it can be utilized in school as a learning tool;
  • GLAM program committee engages in establishing partnerships with galleries, libraries, archives, and museums for collaborations; and
  • Outreach program committee creates projects and programs to engage new contributors in online and offline activities;

RESOLVED, that the committee chairperson is appointed by the Board, upon consultation with the general membership, to serve for a one-year term with reappointment;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Board may assign up to two committees to be chaired by one person, or it may appoint a vice-chairperson to a committee program as necessary;

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, that the committee chairperson may appoint up to five committee members, upon consultation and approval of the Board.