Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees/Call for feedback: Community Board seats/Reports/2021-02-18 Wikimedia CH

Attendees

• Jenny Ebermann, Executive Director
• Ulrich Lantermann, Community Liaison (German)
• Kerstin Sonnekalb, Head of Communications

General remarks

The Call for Feedback is regarded as well thought and rather complete. Due to this there is trust in the process coming finally to a convincing and efficient result.

In general, any solution is welcome which combines direct community participation with the need for skills and experiences and an adequate representation of currently underrepresented regions. A combination of the Call for Types of Skills & Experience or the Vetting for Candidates with a direct vote and regional seats was considered as fitting for all needs. Quotas in a broad sense are slightly opposed.

Follow-up

The conversation was an introductory one. It was agreed, that a second meeting with Wikimedia CH will be held during the coming weeks, where a more detailed feedback can be delivered.