FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Governance Council
Purpose of the FamilySearch Wiki Governance Council
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The Governance Council has oversight for the direction and management of the FamilySearch Wiki. The purpose of the council is to facilitate a valuable and productive experience for all Wiki users.
Responsibilities of the FamilySearch Wiki Governance Council[edit | edit source]
Responsibilities of the council include:
- Direct and oversee all Wiki policies, processes, programs, and projects
- Coordinate with FamilySearch divisions that utilize the Wiki (Indexing, BYU-Idaho, Historical Records, CGO, etc.)
- Define Community Council role and purpose, and collaborate with the council
- Oversee Wiki content and strategy
- Resolve user problems with the Wiki
- Strive to improve structure, functions, features, and style of the Wiki
- Enhance the training experience for new Wiki contributors
- Clarify Wiki governance issues
- Search for ways in which to increase community support and leadership
- Administer the volunteer experience
- Advocate for the Wiki to FamilySearch and serve as an intermediary between the Wiki community and FamilySearch management
2015 FamilySearch Wiki Council Members[edit | edit source]
Current FamilySearch Wiki Council members and their roles are as follows:
Danielle Batson – Wiki Content
Giuseppe Martinengo – Wiki support
Caleb Love – Wiki Support
Nathan Murphy – US FHC outreach
Lisa McBride – US FHC outreach
Baerbel Johnson – International FHC outreach
Teri Brown – Community member
Jane Colmenares – Community member