[Foundation-l] Conflict of interest policy

[Anthere]

Even better news.

The board approved a conflict of interest policy by 4 support, 1 abstention.

I invite all participants to the projects to read it.

Resolution: 
http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Resolution:Conflict_of_interest‎

Policy: http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Conflict_of_interest_policy

Pledge of personal commitment: 
http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Pledge_of_personal_commitment
This pledge will be publicly hosted on WMF website, and shall be 
reconducted at least once per year.

Conflict of Interest Questionnaire: 
http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Conflict_of_Interest_Questionnaire
This questionnaire will have to be filled up and modified each time the 
situation change. It will be reviewed by the legal counsellor and be 
viewable upon request by board members only.


This policy applies to the Foundation’s board members, officers, and 
executives.

I will consequently ask that
* all 5 board members
* all staff members

1) Fill the pledge and post it on Foundation website themselves under 
their own user account before 45 days.

2) Send an email with the pledge and their signature on this very list 
before 45 days.

3) Fill up the questionnaire and send it to Brad, who shall be the 
repository of these documents and so, before 45 days.

Since any board member can request to see these documents anytime, I 
suggest the best choice is that Brad (as legal counsel) post the 
questionnaire of each board member and staff member on the board wiki.
These documents will have to be posted by Brad on the board wiki before 
46 days from today (The board wiki is accessible only to Brad and the 
board).

Brad will have to ensure that any person having forgotten to fill up 
pledge and questionnaire, will be personnaly reminded at least 10 days 
before the deadline by email or any suitable trackable method (phone is 
not).



I recommand that all staff and board members make the extra effort to 
fill up these questionnaires before the board retreat. Though it is not
mandatory, it will be considered a good move and greatly appreciated.

Staff and board members will also note that they should mention any 
change of their situation with respect with that policy as soon as 
possible. Failure to respect decent times will be considered bad will 
and prone to sanction.

Board members are reminded that they should retract voluntarily and 
spontaneously from any vote which might cause a conflict of interest. 
They are reminded as well that they should notify the board when their 
participation to a vote might be perceived by the board or others to 
cause a conflict of interest.


Failure to respect this policy can lead to be removed from the 
organisation, and this, whether staff or board member.

Florence Devouard
24 of september 2006 (considered to be official date of notification).