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* The candidate should have a fair understanding of the Wikimedia ecosystem and our [[Vision & Objectives|vision statement]], and must have contributed at least 100 volunteer edits. | * The candidate should have a fair understanding of the Wikimedia ecosystem and our [[Vision & Objectives|vision statement]], and must have contributed at least 100 volunteer edits. | ||
* Prior experience in leadership or management roles is preferred. | * Prior experience in leadership or management roles is preferred. | ||
* The candidate must hold at least an undergraduate degree. | * The candidate must hold at least an undergraduate degree or a degree of relevance in their field. | ||
* The candidate must not be blocked on any Wikimedia projects at the time of the election. | * The candidate must not be blocked on any Wikimedia projects at the time of the election. | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
* [[DCW Board Elections/2025|2025 Board Elections]] | * [[DCW Board Elections/2025|2025 Board Elections]] | ||
* [[DCW Board Elections/2026|2026 Board Elections]] | |||
[[Category:DCW Board Elections]] | [[Category:DCW Board Elections]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:05, 10 February 2026
DCW Board Elections are held every three years to appoint four members to the DCW Board, which consists of five voting members and three non-voting advisory members. Aafi, the founder of the Deoband Community Wikimedia holds a permanent seat on the board, while the non-voting advisory members are appointed from Wiki Clubs operating under the DCW umbrella. Through this election process, four community members (two male and two female) are elected to serve a three-year term on the DCW Board.
Requirements
To qualify as a candidate for the Board Elections, candidates must meet the following basic criteria:
- The candidate should have a fair understanding of the Wikimedia ecosystem and our vision statement, and must have contributed at least 100 volunteer edits.
- Prior experience in leadership or management roles is preferred.
- The candidate must hold at least an undergraduate degree or a degree of relevance in their field.
- The candidate must not be blocked on any Wikimedia projects at the time of the election.