Wikimedia Fulfulde Community/Constitution

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

Section One – Name

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

Section Two – Mission

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

Section Three – Goals

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

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

Chapter Two – Membership

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

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

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

ATTEST:

Musaddam Idriss

Executive Director, Wikimedia Fulfulde Community

Sign: Musaddam Idriss (talk) 02:33, 23 September 2022 (UTC)reply