Srikanth,

We have selected such spokespersons through a vote in Tamil Wikipedia itself. (similar to sysop voting process). Since Tamil Wiki is a close knit community, we proposed around 12 names and all were elected unanimously.

After having this team of 12, we form subgroups for various purposes. So for the Govt contest we have a team of 5. For interacting with corporates and representing in Wikimedia chapter we support Sundar. I help in media connections etc., Some take care of reaching immigrant Tamil people. So, while we have an understanding and authorization from community, we also have various faces for various tasks.

These people are spread across various parts of India and the World. Having more names gives a sense of inclusiveness for all. We also have non-sysops and fresh faces among these 12.

So it is best to do this process in local wiki and inform this mailing list / chapter so people can redirect to the right persons. META wiki need not be involved in this.

Ravi

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 7:16 PM, Srikanth Ramakrishnan <rsrikanth05@gmail.com> wrote:

Jyothis, a poll , or something like an RfA.. You stand, we elect, and we vote on someone from each indian language to represent that particular wiki [ALL, not just Wikipedia, Wikisource, Wikibooks, etc.] in India, to Indian newspapers.

Regards,

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