(click here to view the same announcement in Tamil https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee/Announcement_2021_07_27/Short/ta )

Dear Wikimedians of Sri Lanka,

Movement Strategy announces the Call for Candidates for the Movement Charter Drafting Committee https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee .

The Call opens on 2 August and closes on 1 September 2021. The Committee is expected to represent diversity in the Movement https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee/Diversity_and_Expertise_Matrices. Diversity includes gender, language, geography, and experience. This comprises participation in projects, affiliates, and the Wikimedia Foundation.

- English fluency is not required to become a member. If needed, translation and interpretation support is provided. - Members will receive an allowance to offset participation costs. It is US$100 every two months.

We are looking for people who have some of the following skills https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee#Role_Requirements :

- Know how to write collaboratively. (demonstrated experience is a plus) - Are ready to find compromises. - Focus on inclusion and diversity. - Have knowledge of community consultations. - Have intercultural communication experience. - Have governance or organization experience in non-profits or communities. - Have experience negotiating with different parties.

The Committee is expected to start with 15 people. If there are 20 or more candidates, a mixed election and selection process will happen. If there are 19 or fewer candidates, then the process of selection without election takes place.

If you are interested, please *submit your candidacy here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee#Candidate_Statements* .

Please contact strategy2030@wikimedia.org with questions.

-- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Movement Strategy and Governance, Wikimedia Foundation