So, we have a policy on requests (see below), we're currently looking at issues of recusal and suchlike. We're currently arbitrating the cases of Wik and Irismeister, and discussing whether to accept the cases of Heph and Anthony DiP for arbitration. Plus the normal informal discussion of stuff that matters.
That's all.
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The arbitration committee accepts requests for arbitration from anyone; however, in most cases, the arbitration committee will only hear cases referred to them by the Mediation Committee or directly from Jimmy Wales. The arbitration committee will decide whether to accept cases based on its Jurisdiction, as described previously.
The arbitrators will accept a case if four arbitrators have voted to hear it. The arbitrators will reject a case if one week has passed AND four arbitrators have voted not to hear it. Individual arbitrators will provide a rationale for their vote if so moved, or if specifically requested.
(Rationale: we believe most cases will be self-evident anyway, we don't believe coming to a consensus over our reasons is a good use of our time)
-Martin