[Wikinews-l] [Election 2007] Announcement

Posting on behalf of Election Committee. Please forward it to the Wikimedia mailing list you are active, thanks! -- KIZU Naoko aphaia(a)gmail.com * Vox populi, vox dei * ----------------------- Dear all, We, the election committee, hereby announce the opening of a new election for members of the Wikimedia Foundation's Board of Trustees. At least three positions will be filled from this election, with the elected members serving a two year term. It is important to note that election processes are slightly different this year than in previous years: all candidates should be certain to thoroughly read the FAQ at: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Board_elections/2007/en you're interested, you must make a candidate statement and list yourself on http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Board_elections/2007/Candidates/en We also need the help or translators for the elections, so if you're fluent in any language other than English, and willing to help, please list yourself here: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Board_elections/2007/Translations If you have any questions, please first read the FAQ, then list your questions to the talk page: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Board_elections/2007/FAQ/en The official announcement is available on Meta: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Board_elections/2007/en We are confident that this election will draw very qualified candidates, and we wish them the best of luck. Regards, Kizu Naoko (Aphaia) Newyorkbrad Philippe Beaudette Jon Harald Søby Wikimedia Board Election Steering Committee, 2007 -- KIZU Naoko Wikiquote: http://wikiquote.org * habent enim emolumentum in labore suo *