FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Governance Council

Purpose of the FamilySearch Wiki Governance Council

The Wiki Governance Council has oversight for the direction and management of the FamilySearch Wiki, including over the Wiki Community Council. The purpose of the Wiki Governance Council is to facilitate a valuable and productive experience for all Wiki users.

Responsibilities of the FamilySearch Wiki Governance Council

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, Office of the Chief Genealogical Officer, 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

FamilySearch Wiki Governance Council

Giuseppe Martinengo – Chair

Danielle Batson – Vice Chair

Baerbel Johnson - Member

Caleb Love - Member

Lisa McBride - Member

Nathan Murphy - Member

Teri Brown – Community Council Representative

Jane Colmenares – Community Council Representative

Contact Governance Council

If you wish to make a recommendation or have a question regarding a Wiki policy, guideline or procedure to the council, please use this form. Be sure to put "Wiki" in the brief description line.