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==PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT==
==Purpose of this document==
It is important to emphasize the significance of participating as a member of the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC). As a result, the Pledge of Personal Commitment (“Pledge”) has been created. To a great extent, this document mirrors the personal commitment of all WMF Board of Trustees as well as other general principles of governance. The Pledge is simply a statement to be signed by each member of the FDC which sets forth their promise to:
It is important to emphasize the significance of participating as a member of the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC). As a result, the Pledge of Personal Commitment (“Pledge”) has been created. To a great extent, this document mirrors the personal commitment of all WMF Board of Trustees as well as other general principles of governance. The Pledge is simply a statement to be signed by each member of the FDC which sets forth their promise to:
* Act in the best interests of the Wikimedia movement;
* Act in the best interests of the Wikimedia movement;
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In addition, potential FDC members should complete the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (below) to disclose upfront any potential conflicts of interest. This mirrors the form that the WMF Trustees must complete on an annual basis. Questionnaires of this sort are very standard for boards and their committees. They protect both the organisation and the individual from later allegations that something was not disclosed. As allowed by law, the completed questionnaire will be held in confidence and securely by the Executive Director and will not be shared other than with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer, and WMF’s legal counsel. We think that both of these forms will help emphasize to the community and the members of the FDC the importance of being a part of the FDC and the key strategic role and commitment members of the FDC play in the funds dissemination process.
In addition, potential FDC members should complete the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (below) to disclose upfront any potential conflicts of interest. This mirrors the form that the WMF Trustees must complete on an annual basis. Questionnaires of this sort are very standard for boards and their committees. They protect both the organisation and the individual from later allegations that something was not disclosed. As allowed by law, the completed questionnaire will be held in confidence and securely by the Executive Director and will not be shared other than with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer, and WMF’s legal counsel. We think that both of these forms will help emphasize to the community and the members of the FDC the importance of being a part of the FDC and the key strategic role and commitment members of the FDC play in the funds dissemination process.


==FDC Pledge of Personal Commitment==
==WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC. FUNDS DISSEMINATION COMMITTEE PLEDGE OF PERSONAL COMMITMENT==
As a member of the Funds Dissemination Committee, organized under the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation, I, _______________________, pledge to faithfully pursue the mission and goals of the Wikimedia movement, namely to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally. This committee will make recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding the allocation of funds to support the mission goals of the Wikimedia movement, and I therefore recognize my responsibility to maintain the highest level of public confidence and trust.
As a member of the Funds Dissemination Committee, organized under the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation, I, _______________________, pledge to faithfully pursue the mission and goals of the Wikimedia movement, namely to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally. This committee will make recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding the allocation of funds to support the mission goals of the Wikimedia movement, and I therefore recognize my responsibility to maintain the highest level of public confidence and trust.


I have personally committed to follow the standards set out below, including the Wikimedia Foundation’s [[:wmf:Conflict of interest policy|Conflict of Interest Policy]]:
I have personally committed to follow the standards set out below, including the Wikimedia Foundation’s [[:wmf:Conflict of interest policy|Conflict of Interest Policy]]:


I understand that the Committee is to be guided by the Board of Trustees' principles for funds distribution (as laid out in the Board’s [[:wmf:Resolution:Developing Scenarios for future of fundraising|January 2012 resolution]]) to protect core operations, assess impact, promote transparency and stability, support decentralized programs, promote responsibility and accountability, and make decisions openly and collaboratively. I also agree to adhere to the charter of the Funds Dissemination Committee '''[link to be provided once the charter has been established]'''.
I understand that the FDC will be guided by the Board of Trustees' principles for funds distribution (as laid out in the Board’s [[:wmf:Resolution:Developing Scenarios for future of fundraising|January 2012 resolution]]) to protect core operations, assess impact, promote transparency and stability, support decentralized programs, promote responsibility and accountability, and make decisions openly and collaboratively. I also agree to adhere to the charter of the FDC '''[link to be provided once the charter has been established]'''.


I agree to treat others with respect and be honest and ethical in my interactions and to respect the confidentiality of other members of the Committee.
I agree to treat others with respect, to be honest and ethical in my interactions, and to respect the confidentiality of other members of the FDC.


I will conduct my activities with the Funds Dissemination Committee so that I do not advance or protect my own interests, or the private interests of others with whom I have a relationship, in a way that is detrimental to the interests or fundamental mission of the Wikimedia movement.
I will conduct my activities with the FDC so that I do not advance or protect my own interests, or the private interests of others with whom I have a relationship, in a way that is detrimental to the interests or fundamental mission of the Wikimedia movement.


In any matter before the Funds Dissemination Committee that may favorably impact my own financial interests, or the private interests of others with whom I have a financial relationship, or another organization of which I am a part, I will reveal that relationship. I will also abstain from any discussion or decision on that matter. If the organization at issue is a chapter or affiliate organization of which I am part, I simply will refrain from any discussion or decision that directly relates to that chapter or organization. I agree that, in my capacity as an FDC member, I will not accept compensation or payment in any form (including travel and lodging expenses) from persons or entities that have or will likely have activities before the FDC, including requests for grants, unless otherwise permitted by the FDC charter or a Board resolution.
In any matter before the FDC that may favorably impact my own financial interests, or the private interests of others with whom I have a financial relationship, or another organization of which I am a part, I will reveal that relationship, and will abstain from any discussion or decision on that matter. If the organization at issue is a chapter or affiliate organization of which I am part, I will refrain from any discussion or decision that directly relates to that chapter or organization. I agree that in my capacity as an FDC member I will not accept compensation or payment in any form (including travel and lodging expenses) from persons or entities that have or are likely to apply for FDC funding, including requests for grants – unless otherwise permitted by the FDC charter or a Board resolution.


When an apparent, potential, or real conflict of interest arises, I will promptly disclose that apparent, potential, or real conflict to the Chair of the Funds Dissemination Committee, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, and the Executive Director of the Wikimedia Foundation and seek a resolution of that issue.
When an apparent, potential, or real conflict of interest arises, I will promptly disclose it to the chair of the FDC, the chair of the Board of Trustees, and the executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation, to seek a resolution of that issue.


Entered into on this the ______ day of _______, 20__.
Entered into on this the ______ day of _______, 20__.
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Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.


==FDC Conflict of Interest Questionnaire==
==WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC. FUNDS DISSEMINATION COMMITTEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE==


The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees requires each each member of the Funds Dissemination Committee annually to:
The Board of Trustees requires each each member of the FDC to annually:
# Review the WMF's Conflict of Interest Policy (the “Policy”);
# Review the WMF's Conflict of Interest Policy (the “Policy”);
# Disclose any possible personal, familial, or business relationship that reasonably could give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire; and
# Disclose any possible personal, familial, or business relationship that could reasonably give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire; and
# Acknowledge by his or her signature that he or she is acting in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Pledge of Personal Commitment.
# Acknowledge by his or her signature that he or she is acting in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Pledge of Personal Commitment.


The information provided on this form shall be available for inspection by members of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer, and WMF’s legal counsel, but, as allowed by law, shall otherwise be held in confidence except when, after consultation with the applicable signatory, the Board of Trustees determines that WMF’s best interest would be served by disclosure.
The information provided on this form will be available for inspection by members of the Board of Trustees, the executive director, the chief financial officer, and WMF’s legal counsel; however, as allowed by law, the information will otherwise be held in confidence except when, after consultation with the applicable signatory, the Board of Trustees determines that WMF’s best interest would be served by disclosure.


Please respond to the following questions to the best of your knowledge.
Please respond to the following questions to the best of your knowledge.


# Please list any Wikimedia affiliate organizations with which you are involved and describe your relationship to each entity. These include (but are not limited to) any Movement Partners, National or Sub-National Chapters, Thematic Organizations, or User Groups.
# List any Wikimedia affiliate organizations with which you are involved and describe your relationship to each entity. These include (but are not limited to) any movement partners, national or subnational chapters, thematic organizations, or user groups.
# Please disclose any compensation that you have received from a Wikimedia affiliate organization within the past two years.
# Disclose any compensation you have received from a Wikimedia affiliate organization within the past two years.
# Please list all business dealings that you, your family members, or entities have had with WMF or other Wikimedia affiliate organizations in the past two years.
# List all business dealings that you, your family members, or entities have had with WMF or other Wikimedia affiliate organizations in the past two years.
# If you aware of any other relationships, arrangements, transactions, or matters which could create an apparent, potential, or real conflict of interest, please describe the situation.
# If you aware of any other relationships, arrangements, transactions, or matters that could create an apparent, potential, or real conflict of interest, describe the situation.


I have read the WMF [[:wmf:Conflict of interest policy|Conflict of Interest Policy]] and my Pledge of Personal Commitment and I am currently, and agree to remain, in compliance with both.
I have read the WMF [[:wmf:Conflict of interest policy|Conflict of Interest Policy]] and my Pledge of Personal Commitment and I am currently, and agree to remain, in compliance with both.

Revision as of 04:30, 26 July 2012

Funds Dissemination Committee – index

Guiding principles discussion

Overview of relevant data

Funds Dissemination Committee

Operations

Purpose of this document

It is important to emphasize the significance of participating as a member of the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC). As a result, the Pledge of Personal Commitment (“Pledge”) has been created. To a great extent, this document mirrors the personal commitment of all WMF Board of Trustees as well as other general principles of governance. The Pledge is simply a statement to be signed by each member of the FDC which sets forth their promise to:

  • Act in the best interests of the Wikimedia movement;
  • Abide by the WMF Conflict of Interest Policy;
  • Disclose, and abstain from any discussions or decisions that could be a conflict of interest;
  • Act in good faith and fairly with other members of the FDC; and,
  • Be guided by the Board of Trustee’s principles for funds distribution.

In addition, potential FDC members should complete the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (below) to disclose upfront any potential conflicts of interest. This mirrors the form that the WMF Trustees must complete on an annual basis. Questionnaires of this sort are very standard for boards and their committees. They protect both the organisation and the individual from later allegations that something was not disclosed. As allowed by law, the completed questionnaire will be held in confidence and securely by the Executive Director and will not be shared other than with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer, and WMF’s legal counsel. We think that both of these forms will help emphasize to the community and the members of the FDC the importance of being a part of the FDC and the key strategic role and commitment members of the FDC play in the funds dissemination process.

FDC Pledge of Personal Commitment

As a member of the Funds Dissemination Committee, organized under the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation, I, _______________________, pledge to faithfully pursue the mission and goals of the Wikimedia movement, namely to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally. This committee will make recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding the allocation of funds to support the mission goals of the Wikimedia movement, and I therefore recognize my responsibility to maintain the highest level of public confidence and trust.

I have personally committed to follow the standards set out below, including the Wikimedia Foundation’s Conflict of Interest Policy:

I understand that the FDC will be guided by the Board of Trustees' principles for funds distribution (as laid out in the Board’s January 2012 resolution) to protect core operations, assess impact, promote transparency and stability, support decentralized programs, promote responsibility and accountability, and make decisions openly and collaboratively. I also agree to adhere to the charter of the FDC [link to be provided once the charter has been established].

I agree to treat others with respect, to be honest and ethical in my interactions, and to respect the confidentiality of other members of the FDC.

I will conduct my activities with the FDC so that I do not advance or protect my own interests, or the private interests of others with whom I have a relationship, in a way that is detrimental to the interests or fundamental mission of the Wikimedia movement.

In any matter before the FDC that may favorably impact my own financial interests, or the private interests of others with whom I have a financial relationship, or another organization of which I am a part, I will reveal that relationship, and will abstain from any discussion or decision on that matter. If the organization at issue is a chapter or affiliate organization of which I am part, I will refrain from any discussion or decision that directly relates to that chapter or organization. I agree that in my capacity as an FDC member I will not accept compensation or payment in any form (including travel and lodging expenses) from persons or entities that have or are likely to apply for FDC funding, including requests for grants – unless otherwise permitted by the FDC charter or a Board resolution.

When an apparent, potential, or real conflict of interest arises, I will promptly disclose it to the chair of the FDC, the chair of the Board of Trustees, and the executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation, to seek a resolution of that issue.

Entered into on this the ______ day of _______, 20__.

___________________________
Member, Funds Dissemination Committee
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.

FDC Conflict of Interest Questionnaire

The Board of Trustees requires each each member of the FDC to annually:

  1. Review the WMF's Conflict of Interest Policy (the “Policy”);
  2. Disclose any possible personal, familial, or business relationship that could reasonably give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire; and
  3. Acknowledge by his or her signature that he or she is acting in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Pledge of Personal Commitment.

The information provided on this form will be available for inspection by members of the Board of Trustees, the executive director, the chief financial officer, and WMF’s legal counsel; however, as allowed by law, the information will otherwise be held in confidence except when, after consultation with the applicable signatory, the Board of Trustees determines that WMF’s best interest would be served by disclosure.

Please respond to the following questions to the best of your knowledge.

  1. List any Wikimedia affiliate organizations with which you are involved and describe your relationship to each entity. These include (but are not limited to) any movement partners, national or subnational chapters, thematic organizations, or user groups.
  2. Disclose any compensation you have received from a Wikimedia affiliate organization within the past two years.
  3. List all business dealings that you, your family members, or entities have had with WMF or other Wikimedia affiliate organizations in the past two years.
  4. If you aware of any other relationships, arrangements, transactions, or matters that could create an apparent, potential, or real conflict of interest, describe the situation.

I have read the WMF Conflict of Interest Policy and my Pledge of Personal Commitment and I am currently, and agree to remain, in compliance with both.

Entered into on this the ______ day of _______, 20__.

___________________________
Member, Funds Dissemination Committee
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.

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