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Revision as of 05:03, 27 June 2021

A decision is any notable agreement reached by the Committee during a meeting. They differ from Resolutions in that the latter are larger-scoped more declarative statements of WMAU purpose.

Decisions are documented within meeting minutes by use of the {{decision}} template.

Date Decision Outcome Moved and seconded Link Notes
2024-01-15 That the minutes of the Monday 11 December 2023 meeting be accepted approved Amanda, Jeremy
2024-01-15 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted approved Peter, Tom
2024-01-15 That Belinda Spry and Alice Woods are the WMAU affiliate nominations for ESEAP Conference 2024. approved Amanda, Tom
2024-01-15 That WMAU allocate up to $10,000 for Wikimania scholarships. approved Amanda, Jeremy
2024-01-15 That WMAU support and endorse the Agreement with NGA. approved Amanda, Elliott
2023-12-11 That the minutes of the Monday 23 October 2023 meeting be accepted approved Amanda, Peter
2023-12-11 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. the Treasurer's report is accepted Peter, Emily
2023-12-11 that WMAU Office closes over Christmas/New Year break with any working days during this period provided as additional leave for all staff. Also that this becomes standard policy every year. Approved Amanda, Tom
2023-12-11 Motion that WMAU approve the funding of the Networking Pod and supporting resources at ALIA National Conference 6-9 May 2024. Also approve the additional cost for additional person to support (if deemed necessary). Approved Elliot, Tom
2023-12-11 Motion that WMAU take out pro-rata membership with ACSA for remainder of this financial year, but also discuss establishing a long term partnership (possibly an MOU). Approved Elliot, Tom
2023-12-11 That the Communications strategy and crisis communications plan be approved subject to further edits. Approved Jeremy, Peter
2023-12-11 to proceed with AIATSIS Core Cultural Learning 12 month licence for 10-12 people. Approved Amanda, Kelly
2023-12-11 That the minutes of the Monday 23 October 2023 meeting be accepted approved Amanda, Peter
2023-12-11 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. the Treasurer's report is accepted Peter, Emily
2023-12-11 that WMAU Office closes over Christmas/New Year break with any working days during this period provided as additional leave for all staff. Also that this becomes standard policy every year. Approved Amanda, Tom
2023-12-11 Motion that WMAU approve the funding of the Networking Pod and supporting resources at ALIA National Conference 6-9 May 2024. Also approve the additional cost for additional person to support (if deemed necessary). Approved Elliot, Tom
2023-12-11 Motion that WMAU take out pro-rata membership with ACSA for remainder of this financial year, but also discuss establishing a long term partnership (possibly an MOU). Approved Elliot, Tom
2023-12-11 That the Communications strategy and crisis communications plan be approved subject to further edits. Approved Jeremy, Peter
2023-12-11 to proceed with AIATSIS Core Cultural Learning 12 month licence for 10-12 people. Approved Amanda, Kelly
2023-10-23 That the minutes of the Monday 18 September 2023 meeting be accepted approved Amanda, Tom
2023-10-23 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. passed Peter, Emily
2023-10-23 The WMAU Board approves the above described banking arrangements. passed Peter, Tom
2023-10-23 That Wikimedia Australia run a Partner projects grant program for 2023-2024. passed Amanda, Emily
2023-10-23 Approved Elliott, Emily
2023-10-23 That WMAU Board supports the inclusion of WMAU on the Donor Thank You page for donors based in Australia, during December 2023. passed Amanda, Elliott
2023-10-23 That WMAU Board support James Gaunt's application for the WMF Rapid grant, and provide $2000 funding. passed Bunty, Amanda
2023-09-18 That the minutes of the Monday 4 September 2023 meeting be accepted. approved Amanda, Bunty
2023-09-18 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. Approved xx, xx
2023-09-18 That the budget for the Community Conference & Strategic planning meeting be accepted Approved Amanda, Bunty
2023-09-04 That the minutes of the Monday 17 July 2023 meeting be accepted. approved Tom Hogarth, Bunty Avieson
2023-09-04 That the changes to the banking signatories and financial roles are accepted and approved. passed Tom Hogarth, Bunty Avieson
2023-09-04 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. Approved Peter Neish, Amanda Lawrence
2023-07-14 That the minutes of the Monday 19 June 2023 meeting be accepted. approved Alex Lum, Tom Hogarth
2023-07-14 That Alex Lum is the WMAU representative to Wikidata Taiwan 2023 supported by a WMF grant. approved by email Amanda Lawrence, Kelly Tall Bunty and Pru away for this email vote. Alex Lum and Jeremy Ludlow abstained
2023-07-14 Member to receive $2000 in Volunteer Support Funding to attend WikidataCon 2023 in Taiwan approved Tom Hogarth, Alex Lum Jeremy Ludlow abstained
2023-07-14 Geoff Barker to receive $2000 in Volunteer Support or Scholarship to Wikimania 2023 approved Kelly Tall, Tom Hogarth
2023-07-14 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. approved Amanda Lawrence, Alex Lum
2023-06-19 That the minutes of the Monday 15 May 2023 meeting be accepted approved Alex, Pru
2023-06-19 That Wikimedia Australia contracts Prof Bronwyn Carlson to conduct First Nation Focus Groups at cost of $15,000 approved Pru, Kelly
2023-06-19 That Wikimedia Australia put forward a special motion at the AGM to change the terms of the committee to two years. approved Amanda, Bunty
2023-06-19 That WMAU Committee change its name to the WMAU Board. approved Amanda, Bunty
2023-06-19 That Wikimedia Australia establishes an interest-bearing bank account to be used for holding grant income until it is required for operational activities as the year progresses. approved Pru, Kelly
2023-06-19 That Wikimedia Australia allocates $10,000 to Analysis & Policy Observatory for a partnership program involving a First Nations Resident to contribute to their project enhancing Australian First Nations’ policy literature on Wiki projects. approved by email on 8 June 2023 Pru, Amanda
2023-06-19 That Wikimedia Australia endorse the recommendation and grant 2023 Wikimania scholarships to Bianca Valentino and Thomas Shafee. approved by email Amanda, Pru
2023-06-19 MOTION: That WMAU approve funding of $2000 from the Volunteer Support Program for travel and accommodation to Wikimania 2023. approved by email Amanda, Pru Tom abstained
2023-06-19 MOTION: That WMAU approve funding of $800 from the Volunteer Support Program, for accommodation costs at Wikimania 2023. approved by email Amanda, Jeremy Kelly abstained
2023-06-19 That Wikimedia Australia in principle institute the Craig Franklin Award for ”An activity in the past year (period since the previous AGM) making a positive impact on the Wikimedia movement in Australia". The award to be announced and presented annually at the WMAU AGM. approved Tom, Alex
2023-06-19 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted approved Pru, Alex
2023-05-15 That the minutes of the Monday 17 April 2023 meeting be accepted approved Alex, Pru
2023-05-15 MOTION: That Wikimedia Australia endorse the recommendation of the Scholarship subcommittee and grant 2023 Wikimania scholarship to Amanda Lawrence. approved via email 26 April 2023 Alex, Kelly Jeremy Ludlow and Amanda Lawrence did not participate in the discussion or vote
2023-05-15 Support STARDIT web hosting for 2 years approved Alex, Pru
2023-05-15 That WMAU approves in principle support for a First Nation Focus Groups/Community consultation phase led by Macquarie University pending final approval following full proposal details. approved Amanda, Bunty
2023-05-15 That the Treasurer's Report be accepted approved Alex, Pru
2023-04-17 That the minutes of the Monday 20 March 2023 meeting be accepted approved Pru, Kelly
2023-04-17 That Wikimedia Australia endorse the recommendation of the Scholarship subcommittee and grant three 2023 Wikimania scholarships to these individuals. approved Alex, Bunty Jeremy Ludlow and Amanda Lawrence did not participate in the discussion or vote
2023-04-17 That Wikimedia Australia accept the HR policy and review annually. approved Kelly, Amanda
2023-04-17 That the Committee approve the proposed catering costs up to a total of $700 for this event. approved Jeremy, Bunty
2023-04-17 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted approved Alex, Pru
2023-03-20 That the minutes of the Monday 16 January 2023 meeting be accepted. (NOTE: the February 2023 meeting did not happen due to Committee Planning Day) approved Pru, Alex
2023-03-20 To provide a budget line item $2000 for ongoing production of openly licensed images, logos, video and audio content to use on the WMAU website, YouTube channel and social media. approved Jeremy, Kelly
2023-03-20 That WMAU funds 2 staff members to a maximum of $2000 to attend pre-arranged meetings with new National Gallery of Australia Know My Name project leaders, and to present edit training at the National Gallery of Australia on 10-11 March 2023. approved Pru, Bunty
2023-03-20 That WMAU appoint two committee members and a member of WMAU staff to be on the Selection Panel for the EOI Project Partners selection and interview process. Amanda, Pru and James nominated for panel. approved Pru, Amanda
2023-03-20 That Wikimedia Australia accept the Finance Policy. approved Amanda, Pru
2023-03-20 That WMAU fund 2 staff members to attend Wikimania 2023 in Singapore from 14 - 20 August, at a cost of up to $6,000 from the 2022-23 budget. approved Pru, Kelly
2023-03-20 That the Committee approve the proposed funding amounts for each EOI project. approved Alex, Tom
2023-03-20 That WMAU pays staff a salary increase of 3.5% for the 2023-24 financial year from 1 July 2023. That a policy for future salary indexation be determined by the Finance and Budget subcommittee prior to 1 July 2023. approved Pru, Kelly
2023-03-20 That WMAU approves the 2023-2024 budget as drafted for submission to WMF approved Pru, Tom
2023-03-20 That WMAU offers a contract renewal to James Gaunt, the Project and communications coordinator for 2 years. approved Amanda, Alex
2023-03-20 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted approved Pru, Tom
2023-01-16 That the minutes of the Monday 19 December 2022 meeting be accepted. approved Pru, Alex
2023-01-16 That the WMAU Committee approves submission of the ESEAP conference report. approved Pru, Alex
2023-01-16 * That WMAU provides travel and accommodation costs for the EO and the Program Officer to attend Wikimania 2023 in Singapore.
  • That WMAU uses the Wikimania scholarship process for applications and actively promotes this process and the due date to the Australian community.
  • That WMAU allocates up to $8,000 for Wikimania 2023 scholarships from the Engagement fund component of our remaining grant.
  • That WMAU forms a Wikimania scholarship subcommittee made up of 3 committee/community members who will not be eligible/applying for scholarships.
Approved Pru, Amanda
2023-01-16 That WMAU hold an in-person committee meeting – date to be confirmed Approved Amanda, Alex
2023-01-16 That WMAU agrees in principle to provide a letter of support to UC or other eligible universities if appropriate to apply for Federal government funding to develop a microcredentials course on various aspects of Wikimedia including use, editing, governance or platform technologies. Approved Amanda, Pru
2023-01-16 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. Approved Pru, Tom
2022-12-19 That the minutes of the Monday 28 November 2022 meeting be accepted. approved Pru Mitchell, Amanda Lawrence
2022-12-19 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted Approved Pru, Tom
2022-11-28 approved Alex, Pru
2022-11-28 That WMAU Office closes over Christmas/New Year break with 3 days additional leave provided as shut down. accepted Pru, Tom
2022-11-28 That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. accepted Pru, Alex
2022-10-17 That the minutes of the 19 September 2022 meeting be accepted. approved Pru, Alex
2022-10-17 That Wikimedia Australia funds $3,000 towards the Friday venue and catering costs for the WoW Conference Australia Day. accepted Amanda, Pru ACTION: Bunty to send through an invoice.
2022-10-17 That WMAU support an edit-a-thon and panel about women in STEM being run in October by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to the amount of $400 for catering costs. approved Alex, Pru Approved by email.
2022-10-17 That Wikimedia Australia confirms the following administrators of the Association’s bank accounts:
  • ALEXANDER LUM, Secretary
  • PRUDENCE MITCHELL, Treasurer
  • AMANDA LAWRENCE, President
  • CAROLE-ANNE BROOK, Accountant
  • BELINDA SPRY, Executive Officer
accepted Pru, Alex
2022-10-17 That the Treasurer’s report be accepted. accepted Pru, Alex
2022-09-19 That the minutes of the 15 August 2022 meeting be accepted. accepted Pru, Alex
2022-09-19 Ratify the report of the recruitment subcommittee as sent in email of Mon 12 Sep. full meeting Bunty, Alex
2022-09-19 accepted Amanda, Pru
2022-09-19 Approved Amanda, Alex
2022-09-19 That the Treasurer’s report be accepted. accepted Tom, Alex
2022-08-15 That the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted. Approved Pru, Bunty
2022-08-15 That the role of Executive Officer be advertised from this week. Some paid advertising may be required up to an expenditure of $1000. Approved Alex, Pru
2022-08-15 That the Treasurer’s report be accepted Approved Pru, Kelly
2022-07-18 accepted. Amanda, Pru
2022-07-18 Accepted: Amanda Lawrence, Sam Wilson, Paige Wright Pru Mitchell, Treasurer, Alex Lum, President
2022-07-18 Approved Alex, Paige
2022-07-18 Approved Tom, Alex
2022-07-18 Approved Tom, Paige
2022-07-18 Approve Australian travel scholarships Amanda, Tom
2022-07-18 Approved Pru, Alex

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