All,

Please note that the Steward elections for the second half of 2011 is beginning in Meta Wiki. If you wish to nominate yourself as a candidate, please read the guidelines carefully. It is mandatory that you should   be 18 or older and have a three months of admin experience to be a candidate. Candidate should also be willing to identify themselves to the foundation as well. Please read the Guidelines page listed below for all requirements. 

Candidate submissions are open from 21 August 2011, 00:00 until 7 September 2011, 23:59 (UTC). Questions to the candidates can be submitted until 14 September 2011, 23:59 (UTC). The voting will begin on 15 September 2011, 00:00 and end 6 October 2011, 23:59 (UTC). Candidates must meet the criteria and obtain at least 30 votes in favor with an 80% support ratio. 

You are welcome to help with translations as well. 

More information on the links below:

http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Stewards

http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Stewards/elections_2011-2

http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Stewards/elections_2011-2/Guidelines

Kindly reach out to me or one of the election committee members should you have any questions. 

Regards,
Jyothis.