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This constitution is adopted by the Wikimedia Fulfulde Community and is intended to guide the governance and future recognition of the proposed ''Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group''.
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This is a draft for the by-laws of the proposed Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group.
== Chapter One – (Our Mission) ==
=== Section One (About The Chapter) ===
# The proposed chapter will be a Wikimedia User Group based in Nigeria called Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group.
=== Section Two (Our goals) ===
# '''Fulfulde Wikimedians''' is a group of Wikimedians that are committed to working on various wiki projects related to [[:en:Fulfulde language|Fulfulde language]] and culture.
=== Section Three (Our activities) ===
# Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group's activities will be shaped by our goals.
== Chapter Two – (Membership) ==
=== Section One (Membership) ===
# The group is open to collaborations with other organizations to promote Fulfulde language. It is an open membership group available to anyone that is literate in Fulfulde language at any level.
## The board of directors have the right to reject any membership application within 30 days of its receipt and return to the applicant any fees submitted with the application in the case of fee paid.
##An applicant can also appeal when rejected to the membership as a whole at a general assembly.
=== Section Two (Rights of Members) ===
# A member can attend the Annual Convention/General meetings – speak, propose and second during discussions.
# A member who fulfils membership requirements can nominate and vote.
# A member can participate in the projects and activities of the User Group.
=== Section Three (Responsibilities of Members) ===
# A member is not obliged to attend meetings.
# A member should follow the User Group's rules and by-laws.
# A member should not engage in anything that will harm the User Group. What is harmful to the User Group will be determined on a case by case basis by board and voted on by members. The board will call for an extraordinary meeting for this.
# A member should not defame the group or bring its name into disrepute.
# A member should not obstruct the working of the User Group and during meetings.
=== Section Four (Penalties & Termination of Membership) ===
# A membership will end if the member dies, resigns, has been expelled by a vote of 2/3 of the directors.
# A member can terminate his/her membership by sending a written message to the secretary; with a 21 notice given.
# A member of the chapter can be penalized for being in contravention of [[Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group/Proposed_by-laws#Section_Three_(Responsibilities_of_Members)|Chapter Two - Section Three]] responsibilities.
## Penalizing can either be suspension or expulsion determined on a case-by-case basis
## Penalizing is done after The Board of Directors meet and confirms the penalty.
## If the member appeals by sending a written letter or arrange a meeting with the board, the board should revise his appeal within 30 days and confirm or revoke the penalty.
## The member receives a written notice stating the decision made by the board and the reasons on which they made the decision.
== Chapter Three – (Meetings) ==
=== Section One (Regular Meeting) ===
# An Annual General Meeting should be held once in a year for members.
# An online meeting should be held twice in a year for the board and program leaders to update community on activities.
=== Section Two (Special Meetings) ===
# An Extraordinary Meeting can be held on the call of The President or when two‐thirds of members of the group want to have a meeting.
=== Section Three (Call for Meeting) ===
# The board or person(s) acting as group secretary should inform all the members 7 days prior to meeting through email, WhatsApp or Telegram groups. Notification should clearly state the purpose, time, date and place of meeting.
=== Section Four (Minuting) ===
# Minutes of all these category of meetings should be made available on Meta.
== Chapter Four – (The Board of Directors) ==
=== Section One (Role) ===
# The Board of Directors is the executive and administrative body of the chapter.
# The Board of Directors can employ or appoint an officer for specific roles within the Group, but cannot delegate an officer to fulfil the board's responsibilities.
#The Board will be elected by vote.
=== Section Two (Board Membership) ===
# All directors should have a minimum age of 18 years and legally able to sign contracts.
# The minimum number of Directors is two(2) and the maximum is five(5). If the number falls down for any reasons the other directors have to appoint individuals as needed to maintain the number.
# Director’s term shall be one year from the date of appointment and term can be renewed subject to voting by the general assembly.
# Any director may be removed from the office by 2/3 votes of directors
# The Board shall have meetings when necessary during the year; these meetings can be called by 2/3 of the Board.
# Decisions are taken by a simple majority of the members present at the meeting, and in case of a tie, the president vote is decisive.
# All Board members should be notified by the meetings dates one week prior.
# The Board meetings may be held by teleconferencing or online.
# The Secretary should keep the minutes of these meetings and the decisions taken in it together with a record of the names of persons present at the meetings.
# The director shall be determined on the following basis:
## Longstanding membership of about 2 years
## Active Wikimedian status (five edits in the last 30 days).
## Active involvement in volunteer activities in the past two year
## Knowledge of Wikimedia movement
## Does not hold any board position within the movement that is in conflict with the User Group's work
## Should not hold membership for any affiliate operating in similar activities within Nigeria.
== Chapter Five – (Annual Convention/General Assembly Meeting) ==
# The Annual General Meeting shall hold between January 1st and March 31st.
# A notice of the general meeting must be sent to all members at least 7 days before the meeting by WhatsApp, Telegram Group or E-mail. The notice shall include the agenda of the meeting.
# The chairperson of the General Meeting shall be the President of the board or any other representation from the board.
# Every member has the right to submit a suggestion that should be sent to the Board of directors not later than December 31, the year before the meeting.
# Every member has one vote. All members have the right to attend the meeting to speak and suggest to the general assembly.
# Decisions of the general assembly are made through simple majority of casted votes.
# In the event of a voting equality, the President shall determine the outcome of the vote.
== Chapter Six – (Voting) ==
To vote:
# A member should be an active editor.
# A member holding other membership for any affiliate operating in similar activities within Nigeria cannot vote.
== Chapter Seven – (Officers and Duties) ==
=== Section One (Executive Director) ===
# The Executive Director heads the work of the Executive Board of the Group.
# He/She presides all the meetings of the Executive Committee.
# The Executive Director of the Association represents and acts on behalf of the Association in the legal dealings with third parties and sign all the financial documents on behalf of the Association.
=== Section Two (Assistant Executive Director) ===
# The Assistant Executive Director shall perform the duties of the Executive Director when he/she is not present and exercise all the powers of the Executive Director.
# The Assistant Executive Director shall have the powers given to him/her by the Executive Director and acts as his adviser.
=== Section Three (Secretary) ===
# Secretary shall keep the record of all the members, committee meetings, resolutions passed in general meetings and committee meeting.
# Secretary shall prepare an annual report of the group.
# The Secretary must keep in his or her custody or under his or her control all books, documents and securities of the organization.
=== Section Four (Treasurer) ===
# The Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping of proper accounts.
# The Treasurer shall receive all monies on behalf of the Executive Committee and deposit the same in the name of the Group in the Bank.
# The Treasurer shall prepare the annual accounts of the Group and submit it in General Body meeting.
=== Section Five (Community Director) ===
# The Program Coordinator is a staff role and will see to the day to day running of the chapter.
=== Section Six (Removal) ===
# These officers can be removed by simple majority if they harm the image of the group and disturb the procedure of the group.
=== Section Seven (Resignations) ===
# Any elected or appointed officer of the Group may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or any person acting on his behalf.
== Chapter Eight – (Finances) ==
# No loans shall be collected or given on behalf of the organization
# The User Group has the right to carry out fund raising events inside and outside its area of action
# The board has the right to refuse funds from certain entities without claiming reasons
# All funds received by the Group shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the chapter at such bank, credit union, or other depository institution as the Board of Directors may select, providing also that the majority of such funds shall be maintained at a depository institution in Nigeria
# The signing officers shall be the Treasurer and any other board member for all cheques, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money by the organization
# The User Group shall never allow its expenditures to exceed its available funds and revenue
# The President of the board and the treasurer’s signature legally binds the organization
# The financial year and year of activity is the same as the calendar year;
# All financial documents including checks will be kept by treasurer
== Chapter Nine – (Records) ==
# A member may make a copy of any accounts, books, securities and any other relevant documents of the organization.
# All accounts, books, securities and any other relevant documents of the organization must be available for inspection free of charge by any member upon request, from Mondays - Fridays within 9 Am - 5 PM.
== Chapter Ten – (Dissolution) ==
# A 2/3 majority vote at two consecutive annual meetings of the General Assembly is required for dissolution of the User Group. Upon dissolution, all assets of the Group will be transferred to Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
== Chapter Eleven – (Amendment) ==
# Any bye-laws can be amended or repealed by simple majority in a General meeting or extra-ordinary meeting initiated by the majority of community members or board.


==Chapter Twelve – (Adoption of Bylaws)==
== Chapter One – Mission and Identity ==
=== Section One – Name ===
The organization shall operate as Wikimedia Fulfulde Community pending formal recognition as the Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group.


=== Section Two – Mission ===
We, the undersigned, are all of the initial directors or incorporators of this Organization, and we consent to, and hereby do, adopt the preceding Bylaws, consisting of the 11 preceding chapters, as the Bylaws of this Corporation.
The Community is committed to promoting Fulfulde language, culture, and knowledge through Wikimedia projects.


=== Section Three – Goals ===
''ADOPTED AND APPROVED'' by the Board of Directors on this 23rd day of September 2022.
* Increase Fulfulde-language content on Wikimedia platforms.
; Team
* Support new and existing contributors.
*[[User:Musaddam Idriss|Musaddam Idriss]] - Project Manager/Executive director
* Preserve and document Fulfulde culture and heritage.
*[[User:Salihu Aliyu|S Ahmad Fulani]] - Second Project Manager and Executive director
* Build partnerships that advance the Wikimedia mission.
*[[User:Ibrahim442|Ibrahim442]] - Grant Manager/Finance
*[[User:Harandee|Aisha Harande]] - IT Manager
*[[User:Mamman AA|Mamman Ali]] - Communications and Outreach
*[[User:Faeezerh|Faeezerh]] - Facilitator
*[[User:Zainerb|Zainerb]] - Events Coordinator


=== Section Four – Activities ===
; Advisory board members
The Community may organize edit-a-thons, workshops, outreach campaigns, training programs, research activities, and other initiatives consistent with its mission.
# [[User:Hajjare|Hajjare]]
# [[User:Booberh|Booberh]]
# [[User:Ardibe Ardake|Khadeejah Ardiiɗo]]
# [[User:Fulani215|Fulani215]]


== Chapter Two – Membership ==
ATTEST:
=== Section One – Eligibility ===
Membership is open to anyone interested in contributing to Wikimedia projects related to the Fulfulde language and culture.


=== Section Two – Rights of Members ===
'''Musaddam Idriss''' Executive Director, Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group
* Attend general meetings.
* Speak, propose, and second motions.
* Participate in Community projects and activities.
* Vote when eligible under this constitution.

=== Section Three – Responsibilities of Members ===
* Follow the Community's constitution and policies.
* Respect the Wikimedia Foundation Universal Code of Conduct and Friendly Space Policy.
* Avoid actions that may harm the reputation or operations of the Community.
* Support constructive collaboration among members.

=== Section Four – Suspension and Termination ===
Membership may end through resignation, death, suspension, or expulsion following a decision approved by the Board and confirmed according to the procedures established in this constitution.

== Chapter Three – Meetings ==
=== Section One – Regular Meetings ===
* Regular community meetings shall be held at least quarterly.
* An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held once each calendar year.

=== Section Two – Special Meetings ===
Special or extraordinary meetings may be called by the Board or by a written request supported by at least two-thirds of active members.

=== Section Three – Notice of Meetings ===
Members shall receive at least seven days' notice through email, WhatsApp, Telegram, or another official communication channel.

=== Section Four – Minutes ===
Minutes of all official meetings shall be published on Meta whenever practicable.

== Chapter Four – Governance and Board of Directors ==
=== Section One – Role of the Board ===
The Board of Directors serves as the executive and administrative body of the Community.

=== Section Two – Composition ===
The Board shall consist of a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) directors.

=== Section Three – Term ===
Directors shall serve for a term of two years and may be re-elected.

=== Section Four – Eligibility ===
Board members shall:
* Be at least 18 years old.
* Be active Wikimedians.
* Have demonstrated volunteer involvement in Community activities.
* Disclose any leadership or board position in another Wikimedia affiliate that may create a conflict of interest.

=== Section Five – Decision Making ===
Board decisions shall be made by simple majority vote. In the event of a tie, the Chair of the Board shall cast the deciding vote.

== Chapter Five – Annual General Meeting ==
=== Section One – Timing ===
The AGM shall be held between 1 January and 31 March each year.

=== Section Two – Participation ===
All members may attend, speak, and submit proposals for consideration.

=== Section Three – Decisions ===
Decisions of the AGM shall be made by simple majority of votes cast.

== Chapter Six – Voting ==
=== Section One – Eligibility to Vote ===
To vote, a member must:
* Be an active Wikimedia contributor.
* Be in good standing with the Community.
* Have disclosed any potential conflict of interest where applicable.

== Chapter Seven – Officers and Operational Roles ==
=== Section One – Executive Director ===
The Executive Director shall provide overall leadership and represent the Community in official matters.

=== Section Two – Assistant Executive Director ===
The Assistant Executive Director shall act on behalf of the Executive Director when required.

=== Section Three – Secretary ===
The Secretary shall maintain records, minutes, and official documents.

=== Section Four – Treasurer ===
The Treasurer shall manage accounts, deposits, financial records, and annual financial reporting.

=== Section Five – Community Director ===
The Community Director shall coordinate day-to-day community activities and programs.

=== Section Six – Additional Operational Roles ===
The Board may appoint additional operational or committee roles, including but not limited to:
* IT Manager
* Grant Manager
* Communications and Outreach Officer
* Events Coordinator
* Project Manager
* Programs Lead

''These roles support implementation activities and do not automatically constitute membership of the Board of Directors.''

=== Section Seven – Removal and Resignation ===
Any officer may resign by written notice. Removal may occur through the procedures established by the Board and approved according to this constitution.

== Chapter Eight – Finances ==
=== Section One – Financial Management ===
All funds received by the Community shall be deposited in an approved bank account selected by the Board.

=== Section Two – Expenditure Control ===
The Community shall not incur expenditures exceeding available funds.

=== Section Three – Signatories ===
Financial transactions requiring authorization shall be signed by the Treasurer and one additional authorized Board member.

=== Section Four – Transparency ===
Income and expenditure reports shall be published regularly.

== Chapter Nine – Records and Transparency ==
=== Section One – Access to Records ===
Members may request access to financial records, meeting minutes, and other official documents, subject to applicable privacy and legal requirements.

== Chapter Ten – Dissolution ==
=== Section One – Procedure ===
Dissolution shall require a two-thirds majority vote at two consecutive Annual General Meetings.

=== Section Two – Assets ===
Upon dissolution, remaining assets shall be transferred to the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. or another Wikimedia-recognized entity approved by the General Assembly.

== Chapter Eleven – Amendments ==
=== Section One – Amendment Process ===
This constitution may be amended by a simple majority vote at a General Meeting or Extraordinary Meeting, provided the proposed amendment has been circulated to members in advance.

== Chapter Twelve – Adoption ==
=== Section One – Adoption of Constitution ===
We, the undersigned members of the Wikimedia Fulfulde Community, hereby adopt this Constitution as the governing document of the Community and as the framework for the proposed Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group.

'''ADOPTED AND APPROVED''' on this 23rd day of September 2022.

=== Team ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Role
|-
| [[User:De-Invincible|Musaddam Idriss]] || Executive Director
|-
| [[User:Ibrahim442|Ibrahim442]] || Secretary General
|-
| [[User:Harandee|Aisha Harande]] || IT Manager
|-
| [[User:Isa Oumar|Isa Oumar]] || Communications and Outreach Officer
|-
| [[User:Ilya Discuss|Ilya Discuss]] || Grant Manager
|-
| [[User:SUZYFATIMA|SUZY]] || Events Coordinator
|}

=== Advisory Board Members ===
* [[User:Hajjare|Hajjare]]
* [[User:Booberh|Booberh]]
* [[User:Zainerb|Zainerb]]

'''ATTEST:'''
:'''Musaddam Idriss'''
:Executive Director, Wikimedia Fulfulde Community
:Sign: ''[[User:De-Invincible|Musaddam Idriss]] ([[User talk:De-Invincible|talk]]) 02:33, 23 September 2022 (UTC)''


Sign: [[User:Musaddam Idriss|Musaddam Idriss]] [[User:Musaddam Idriss|Musaddam Idriss]] ([[User talk:Musaddam Idriss|talk]]) 02:33, 23 September 2022 (UTC)
[[Category:Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group]]
[[Category:Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group]]

Latest revision as of 11:00, 11 July 2026

This constitution is adopted by the Wikimedia Fulfulde Community and is intended to guide the governance and future recognition of the proposed Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group.

Chapter One – Mission and Identity

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Section One – Name

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The organization shall operate as Wikimedia Fulfulde Community pending formal recognition as the Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group.

Section Two – Mission

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The Community is committed to promoting Fulfulde language, culture, and knowledge through Wikimedia projects.

Section Three – Goals

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  • Increase Fulfulde-language content on Wikimedia platforms.
  • Support new and existing contributors.
  • Preserve and document Fulfulde culture and heritage.
  • Build partnerships that advance the Wikimedia mission.

Section Four – Activities

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The Community may organize edit-a-thons, workshops, outreach campaigns, training programs, research activities, and other initiatives consistent with its mission.

Chapter Two – Membership

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Section One – Eligibility

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Membership is open to anyone interested in contributing to Wikimedia projects related to the Fulfulde language and culture.

Section Two – Rights of Members

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  • Attend general meetings.
  • Speak, propose, and second motions.
  • Participate in Community projects and activities.
  • Vote when eligible under this constitution.

Section Three – Responsibilities of Members

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  • Follow the Community's constitution and policies.
  • Respect the Wikimedia Foundation Universal Code of Conduct and Friendly Space Policy.
  • Avoid actions that may harm the reputation or operations of the Community.
  • Support constructive collaboration among members.

Section Four – Suspension and Termination

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Membership may end through resignation, death, suspension, or expulsion following a decision approved by the Board and confirmed according to the procedures established in this constitution.

Chapter Three – Meetings

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Section One – Regular Meetings

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  • Regular community meetings shall be held at least quarterly.
  • An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held once each calendar year.

Section Two – Special Meetings

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Special or extraordinary meetings may be called by the Board or by a written request supported by at least two-thirds of active members.

Section Three – Notice of Meetings

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Members shall receive at least seven days' notice through email, WhatsApp, Telegram, or another official communication channel.

Section Four – Minutes

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Minutes of all official meetings shall be published on Meta whenever practicable.

Chapter Four – Governance and Board of Directors

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Section One – Role of the Board

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The Board of Directors serves as the executive and administrative body of the Community.

Section Two – Composition

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The Board shall consist of a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) directors.

Section Three – Term

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Directors shall serve for a term of two years and may be re-elected.

Section Four – Eligibility

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Board members shall:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be active Wikimedians.
  • Have demonstrated volunteer involvement in Community activities.
  • Disclose any leadership or board position in another Wikimedia affiliate that may create a conflict of interest.

Section Five – Decision Making

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Board decisions shall be made by simple majority vote. In the event of a tie, the Chair of the Board shall cast the deciding vote.

Chapter Five – Annual General Meeting

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Section One – Timing

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The AGM shall be held between 1 January and 31 March each year.

Section Two – Participation

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All members may attend, speak, and submit proposals for consideration.

Section Three – Decisions

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Decisions of the AGM shall be made by simple majority of votes cast.

Chapter Six – Voting

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Section One – Eligibility to Vote

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To vote, a member must:

  • Be an active Wikimedia contributor.
  • Be in good standing with the Community.
  • Have disclosed any potential conflict of interest where applicable.

Chapter Seven – Officers and Operational Roles

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Section One – Executive Director

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The Executive Director shall provide overall leadership and represent the Community in official matters.

Section Two – Assistant Executive Director

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The Assistant Executive Director shall act on behalf of the Executive Director when required.

Section Three – Secretary

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The Secretary shall maintain records, minutes, and official documents.

Section Four – Treasurer

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The Treasurer shall manage accounts, deposits, financial records, and annual financial reporting.

Section Five – Community Director

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The Community Director shall coordinate day-to-day community activities and programs.

Section Six – Additional Operational Roles

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The Board may appoint additional operational or committee roles, including but not limited to:

  • IT Manager
  • Grant Manager
  • Communications and Outreach Officer
  • Events Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Programs Lead

These roles support implementation activities and do not automatically constitute membership of the Board of Directors.

Section Seven – Removal and Resignation

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Any officer may resign by written notice. Removal may occur through the procedures established by the Board and approved according to this constitution.

Chapter Eight – Finances

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Section One – Financial Management

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All funds received by the Community shall be deposited in an approved bank account selected by the Board.

Section Two – Expenditure Control

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The Community shall not incur expenditures exceeding available funds.

Section Three – Signatories

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Financial transactions requiring authorization shall be signed by the Treasurer and one additional authorized Board member.

Section Four – Transparency

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Income and expenditure reports shall be published regularly.

Chapter Nine – Records and Transparency

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Section One – Access to Records

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Members may request access to financial records, meeting minutes, and other official documents, subject to applicable privacy and legal requirements.

Chapter Ten – Dissolution

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Section One – Procedure

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Dissolution shall require a two-thirds majority vote at two consecutive Annual General Meetings.

Section Two – Assets

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Upon dissolution, remaining assets shall be transferred to the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. or another Wikimedia-recognized entity approved by the General Assembly.

Chapter Eleven – Amendments

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Section One – Amendment Process

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This constitution may be amended by a simple majority vote at a General Meeting or Extraordinary Meeting, provided the proposed amendment has been circulated to members in advance.

Chapter Twelve – Adoption

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Section One – Adoption of Constitution

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We, the undersigned members of the Wikimedia Fulfulde Community, hereby adopt this Constitution as the governing document of the Community and as the framework for the proposed Fulfulde Wikimedians User Group.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 23rd day of September 2022.

Team

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Name Role
Musaddam Idriss Executive Director
Ibrahim442 Secretary General
Aisha Harande IT Manager
Isa Oumar Communications and Outreach Officer
Ilya Discuss Grant Manager
SUZY Events Coordinator

Advisory Board Members

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ATTEST:

Musaddam Idriss
Executive Director, Wikimedia Fulfulde Community
Sign: Musaddam Idriss (talk) 02:33, 23 September 2022 (UTC)reply
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