[Wikimedia-l] Outcome of Wikimedia board discussion on the Chapters Association

[Federico Leva (Nemo)]

Dariusz Jemielniak, 05/02/2013 16:18:
>> ... Is it fair to assume that the WMF will take a dim view of
>>> FDC-allocated funds being transferred to the WCA? I'm sure no chapters
>>> anticipating an FDC allocation would like to put that at risk.
>>
>> Would someone sitting on the FDC like to pick this one up?
>>
>
> there's nothing to pick up so far. The FDC has not held any meetings since
> (obviously), and it generally operates within the mandate given by the
> Board (which makes all decisions, FDC is only making recommendations). I
> myself can reveal that I personally believe that for the WCA, or any other
> entity basing on similar principles, FDC-based funding model is much better
> (in terms of accountability, transparency, and also sensible strategy
> creation) than membership fees.

The WMF board decision prevents the FDC from even making such a 
suggestion. 
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Eligibility_criteria>
This is not what Nathan asked, though; Nathan, of course the FDC may 
change their mind, but as for the past the answer to your question is in 
their last recommendations to the board (as far as I can see).

Nemo