Wikimedia Norge nowikimedia https://no.wikimedia.org/wiki/Hovedside MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.24 first-letter Medium Spesial Diskusjon Bruker Brukerdiskusjon Wikimedia Wikimedia-diskusjon Fil Fildiskusjon MediaWiki MediaWiki-diskusjon Mal Maldiskusjon Hjelp Hjelpdiskusjon Kategori Kategoridiskusjon Prosjekt Prosjektdiskusjon Undertekster Undertekstdiskusjon Modul Moduldiskusjon Translations Translations talk 0 60 35872 35586 2026-10-15T10:11:14Z Elisabeth Carrera (WMNO) 3507 Endrer Insta-lenke. 35872 wikitext text/x-wiki <big>Wikimedia Norge er en frivillig organisasjon som arbeider for at alles kunnskap skal bli fritt tilgjengelig på Wikipedia og i de andre Wikimedia-prosjektene. Vi støtter opp om frivillige bidragsytere til kunnskapsarbeidet, og vi driver prosjekter, institusjonssamarbeid og kursvirksomhet. Denne wikien er det åpne arkivet vårt, hvor vi samler arbeidsdokumenter og intern info. 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If there is any divergence between this translation and the original, the original takes precedence. Adopted by the Founding Meeting, 23 June 2007<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 21 June 2008<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 19 April 2010<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 26 April 2012<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 26 April 2014<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2015/Forslag til vedtektsendringer|17 April 2015]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2016/Forslag til vedtektsendringer|7 April 2016]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2019/Vedtektsendringer|9 March 2019]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2021/Vedtektsendringer|6 March 2021]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2023/Forslag om vedtektsendring|4 February 2023]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2024/Forslag om vedtektsendringer|10 February 2024]] == § 1 Introduction == a) The name of the organisation is Wikimedia Norge, with the names Wikimedia Noreg (Norwegian Nynorsk) and Wikimedia Norga (Northern Sámi) having equal status. b) Wikimedia Norge is a membership organisation. c) Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, and Northern Sámi have equal status within the organisation. The bylaws must be available in four languages and language forms – Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sámi, and English. The bylaws are translated from the Norwegian Bokmål version, which takes precedence if there are differing interpretations. == § 2 Purpose == a) Wikimedia Norge's purpose is to strengthen Wikimedia projects, particularly in the Norwegian and Sámi languages, through: # the collection of revenues through gifts and grants, and the distribution of these funds. # participating in coordinating cooperation between the projects, and cooperating with third parties where this can serve Wikimedia projects. # strengthening cooperation with Wikimedia projects in other Nordic countries, and internationally. # promoting Wikimedia projects. # being a consultation body for authorities and organisations regarding copyright issues and when the interests of the Wikimedia projects are affected. == § 3 Membership == a) Membership is open to all who support the purpose of the organisation. b) The Annual General Assembly sets the annual membership fee. c) The board can suspend membership of any member deemed to be damaging the work or reputation of Wikimedia Norge. All formal decisions on expulsion are made by the Annual General Assembly, and appeals against such decisions must be filed with the Annual General Assembly. Suspended and expelled members do not have voting rights, as they are no longer considered members, and cannot hold any positions in Wikimedia Norge. == § 4 The Annual General Assembly == a) The Ordinary Annual General Assembly of Wikimedia Norge is held annually before the end of April. The board decides the time, procedure and venue for the assembly. b) The Annual General Assembly is announced on the organisation’s website no less than two months in advance, and by e-mail to all members at least five weeks in advance. c) All members have the right to attend and to speak at the Annual General Assembly. The board can also invite observers, and these may be given the right to speak by decision of the Annual General Assembly. d) Members who have paid their membership fees for the current year, and that have been members for at least one month before the Annual General Assembly, are entitled to vote. Members who are unable to attend the Annual General Assembly may send a proxy to vote on their behalf. The proxy may, but is not required to, themselves be a member with voting rights. A proxy appointment form must be submitted to the administration before the Annual General Assembly. No participant in the Annual General Assembly may have more than two votes. e) Alle members with a right to vote have the right to submit proposals to the Annual General Assembly. Proposals must be submitted to the board at least three weeks before the Annual General Assembly. The agenda and supporting documents must be made public at least two weeks before the Annual General Assembly. b) The Annual General Assembly is required to # review and formally accept the assembly notice and agenda # select a chairperson, a recorder of minutes, vote counters, and two minutes signatories # review and formally accept #* the board's Annual Report #* the board approved Annual Accounts #* the Audit Report #* the Audit Committee's Report # adopt an Annual Plan # adopt the Annual Budget and membership fees # consider submitted proposals # carry out elections, as described in § 6. g) On the demand of at least twenty members or of the board, an Extraordinary Annual General Assembly shall be called, in accordance with the rules for an Ordinary Annual General Assembly. The Extraordinary Annual General Assembly can only consider the agenda items that were given in the assembly notice. == § 5 The Board of Trustees == a) The Wikimedia Norge Board of Trustees consists of five to seven members. In addition, one to three deputy members are elected by the Annual General Assembly. b) The Board of Trustees consists of the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson and three to five additional Board Members. The Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson are elected by the Annual General Assembly. Beyond this, the board constitutes itself. c) The Chairperson and two ordinary Board Members are elected one year, and the Deputy Chairperson and the rest of the ordinary Board Members the next year. All Board Members are elected for two year terms, except when a shorter term is necessary to maintain the rotation described in this paragraph. Deputy Board Members are elected for one year terms. d) The management of the organisation is the responsibility of the board. The board must ensure proper organisation of operations.The board must present audited Annual Accounts for approval at the Annual General Assembly. e) The chairperson or deputy chairperson may call a board meeting. The board will hold a minimum of three board meetings annually. f) Decisions shall be made by an ordinary majority. The quorum for meetings of the board shall be the presence of at least half of its members with voting rights, and the presence of the board chairperson or deputy chairperson. In the case of a tied vote, the chairperson shall have a casting vote. g) The employees are entitled to have an observer elected by and from the employees present at board meetings. The observer has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. The observer will be dismissed by the board when the board decides, when cases involving staff are discussed, and when staff policy is decided. h) The Executive Director is entitled to and obliged to participate in the board meetings. The Executive Director has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. The Executive Director will be dismissed by the board when the board decides. i) The audit committee is entitled to have an observer elected amongst and by the committee present at board meetings. The audit committe's observer has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. j) If the board for the current period loses board members and does not have a quorum, the rest of the board must convene an extraordinary general assembly to elect a new board. == § 6 Elections == a) The general assembly shall elect a board as described in § 5a–c, a nomination committee as described in § 7b and an audit committee as described in § 8b. b) Candidacies should be announced two weeks before the holding of an ordinary election. == § 7 Nomination committee == a) The task of the nomination committee is to propose candidates for vacant positions in the organisation, except positions in the nomination committee. The proposal is given to the board, which will submit it to the general assembly. b) The committee shall consist of at least three members of the organisation, who are elected for a two-year period. At least one member shall be elected every year, and the board suggests candidates for vacant positions in the committee. c) [[Special:MyLanguage/Retningslinjer_for_Valgkomitéen_i_Wikimedia_Norge|The guidelines of the nomination committee]] are decided by the general assembly. == § 8 Audit committee == a) The task of the audit committee is to audit accounts and the work of the board against the bylaws of the organisation. b) The committee shall consist of at least two members of the organisation, who are elected for two-year terms. At least one member will be elected every year. c) [[Special:MyLanguage/Retningslinjer_for_Kontrollkomiteen_i_Wikimedia_Norge|The guidelines of the audit committee]] are decided by the general assembly. == § 9 Amendments to the bylaws == a) Proposals for amendments to the bylaws may be made to the general assembly by members who are eligible to vote, and by the board, in concordance with § 4e. b) Amendments to the bylaws require support from no less than 2/3 of the votes cast. == § 10 Dissolution == a) Dissolution of Wikimedia Norge can only be decided in an ordinary general assembly. If dissolution is decided by at least 3/4 of the votes, an extraordinary general assembly shall be convened as per § 4h. In order for dissolution to happen, the decision needs to be repeated here by 3/4 of the votes. If the organisation is dissolved, any surplus money shall be transferred to the Wikimedia Foundation. b) To meet any possible claims upon the organisation, the transfer of funds shall happen no earlier than six months after the decision to dissolve, if all claims have been met by that date. In the event that there are outstanding claims on the organisation, the transfer of any funds remaining shall take place no earlier than six months after all outstanding claims are resolved. </div> {{TNT|Sidebunn}} [[Kategori:Vedtekter]] {{oversettbar side}} g199ro5qeltkmmllmdqp50r4j5a7ndf 35877 35875 2026-10-15T11:47:54Z Elisabeth Carrera (WMNO) 3507 35877 wikitext text/x-wiki {{tabs}} <div style="border:2px solid #A3B1BF;padding:.5em 1em 1em 1em;border-top:none;background-color:#fff;color:#000"> <languages /> BYLAWS FOR WIKIMEDIA NORGE This is a translation of [[Vedtekter]]. If there is any divergence between this translation and the original, the original takes precedence. Adopted by the Founding Meeting, 23 June 2007<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 21 June 2008<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 19 April 2010<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 26 April 2012<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 26 April 2014<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2015/Forslag til vedtektsendringer|17 April 2015]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2016/Forslag til vedtektsendringer|7 April 2016]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2019/Vedtektsendringer|9 March 2019]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2021/Vedtektsendringer|6 March 2021]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2023/Forslag om vedtektsendring|4 February 2023]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2024/Forslag om vedtektsendringer|10 February 2024]] == § 1 Introduction == a) The name of the organisation is Wikimedia Norge, with the names Wikimedia Noreg (Norwegian Nynorsk) and Wikimedia Norga (Northern Sámi) having equal status. b) Wikimedia Norge is a membership organisation. c) Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, and Northern Sámi have equal status within the organisation. The bylaws must be available in four languages and language forms – Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sámi, and English. The bylaws are translated from the Norwegian Bokmål version, which takes precedence if there are differing interpretations. == § 2 Purpose == a) Wikimedia Norge's purpose is to strengthen Wikimedia projects, particularly in the Norwegian and Sámi languages, through: # the collection of revenues through gifts and grants, and the distribution of these funds. # participating in coordinating cooperation between the projects, and cooperating with third parties where this can serve Wikimedia projects. # strengthening cooperation with Wikimedia projects in other Nordic countries, and internationally. # promoting Wikimedia projects. # being a consultation body for authorities and organisations regarding copyright issues and when the interests of the Wikimedia projects are affected. == § 3 Membership == a) Membership is open to all who support the purpose of the organisation. b) The Annual General Assembly sets the annual membership fee. c) The board can suspend membership of any member deemed to be damaging the work or reputation of Wikimedia Norge. All formal decisions on expulsion are made by the Annual General Assembly, and appeals against such decisions must be filed with the Annual General Assembly. Suspended and expelled members do not have voting rights, as they are no longer considered members, and cannot hold any positions in Wikimedia Norge. == § 4 The Annual General Assembly == a) The Ordinary Annual General Assembly of Wikimedia Norge is held annually before the end of April. The board decides the time, procedure and venue for the assembly. b) The Annual General Assembly is announced on the organisation’s website no less than two months in advance, and by e-mail to all members at least five weeks in advance. c) All members have the right to attend and to speak at the Annual General Assembly. The board can also invite observers, and these may be given the right to speak by decision of the Annual General Assembly. d) Members who have paid their membership fees for the current year, and that have been members for at least one month before the Annual General Assembly, are entitled to vote. Members who are unable to attend the Annual General Assembly may send a proxy to vote on their behalf. The proxy may, but is not required to, themselves be a member with voting rights. A proxy appointment form must be submitted to the administration before the Annual General Assembly. No participant in the Annual General Assembly may have more than two votes. e) Alle members with a right to vote have the right to submit proposals to the Annual General Assembly. Proposals must be submitted to the board at least three weeks before the Annual General Assembly. The agenda and supporting documents must be made public at least two weeks before the Annual General Assembly. b) The Annual General Assembly is required to # review and formally accept the assembly notice and agenda # select a chairperson, a recorder of minutes, vote counters, and two minutes signatories # review and formally accept #* the board's Annual Report #* the board approved Annual Accounts #* the Audit Report #* the Audit Committee's Report # adopt an Annual Plan # adopt the Annual Budget and membership fees # consider submitted proposals # carry out elections, as described in § 6. g) On the demand of at least twenty members or of the board, an Extraordinary Annual General Assembly shall be called, in accordance with the rules for an Ordinary Annual General Assembly. The Extraordinary Annual General Assembly can only consider the agenda items that were given in the assembly notice. == § 5 The Board of Trustees == a) The Wikimedia Norge Board of Trustees consists of five to seven members. In addition, one to three deputy members are elected by the Annual General Assembly. b) The Board of Trustees consists of the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson and three to five additional Board Members. The Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson are elected by the Annual General Assembly. Beyond this, the board constitutes itself. c) The Chairperson and two ordinary Board Members are elected one year, and the Deputy Chairperson and the rest of the ordinary Board Members the next year. All Board Members are elected for two year terms, except when a shorter term is necessary to maintain the rotation described in this paragraph. Deputy Board Members are elected for one year terms. d) The management of the organisation is the responsibility of the board. The board must ensure proper organisation of operations.The board must present audited Annual Accounts for approval at the Annual General Assembly. e) The Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson can call a board meeting. The board holds a board meeting at least three times a year. f) Decisions shall be made by an ordinary majority. The quorum for meetings of the board shall be the presence of at least half of its members with voting rights, and the presence of the board chairperson or deputy chairperson. In the case of a tied vote, the chairperson shall have a casting vote. g) The employees are entitled to have an observer elected by and from the employees present at board meetings. The observer has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. The observer will be dismissed by the board when the board decides, when cases involving staff are discussed, and when staff policy is decided. h) The Executive Director is entitled to and obliged to participate in the board meetings. The Executive Director has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. The Executive Director will be dismissed by the board when the board decides. i) The audit committee is entitled to have an observer elected amongst and by the committee present at board meetings. The audit committe's observer has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. j) If the board for the current period loses board members and does not have a quorum, the rest of the board must convene an extraordinary general assembly to elect a new board. == § 6 Elections == a) The general assembly shall elect a board as described in § 5a–c, a nomination committee as described in § 7b and an audit committee as described in § 8b. b) Candidacies should be announced two weeks before the holding of an ordinary election. == § 7 Nomination committee == a) The task of the nomination committee is to propose candidates for vacant positions in the organisation, except positions in the nomination committee. The proposal is given to the board, which will submit it to the general assembly. b) The committee shall consist of at least three members of the organisation, who are elected for a two-year period. At least one member shall be elected every year, and the board suggests candidates for vacant positions in the committee. c) [[Special:MyLanguage/Retningslinjer_for_Valgkomitéen_i_Wikimedia_Norge|The guidelines of the nomination committee]] are decided by the general assembly. == § 8 Audit committee == a) The task of the audit committee is to audit accounts and the work of the board against the bylaws of the organisation. b) The committee shall consist of at least two members of the organisation, who are elected for two-year terms. At least one member will be elected every year. c) [[Special:MyLanguage/Retningslinjer_for_Kontrollkomiteen_i_Wikimedia_Norge|The guidelines of the audit committee]] are decided by the general assembly. == § 9 Amendments to the bylaws == a) Proposals for amendments to the bylaws may be made to the general assembly by members who are eligible to vote, and by the board, in concordance with § 4e. b) Amendments to the bylaws require support from no less than 2/3 of the votes cast. == § 10 Dissolution == a) Dissolution of Wikimedia Norge can only be decided in an ordinary general assembly. If dissolution is decided by at least 3/4 of the votes, an extraordinary general assembly shall be convened as per § 4h. In order for dissolution to happen, the decision needs to be repeated here by 3/4 of the votes. If the organisation is dissolved, any surplus money shall be transferred to the Wikimedia Foundation. b) To meet any possible claims upon the organisation, the transfer of funds shall happen no earlier than six months after the decision to dissolve, if all claims have been met by that date. In the event that there are outstanding claims on the organisation, the transfer of any funds remaining shall take place no earlier than six months after all outstanding claims are resolved. </div> {{TNT|Sidebunn}} [[Kategori:Vedtekter]] {{oversettbar side}} qae6n70pd7w8ezwfkavwrxgq0zkafvw 35879 35877 2026-10-15T11:52:29Z Elisabeth Carrera (WMNO) 3507 35879 wikitext text/x-wiki {{tabs}} <div style="border:2px solid #A3B1BF;padding:.5em 1em 1em 1em;border-top:none;background-color:#fff;color:#000"> <languages /> BYLAWS FOR WIKIMEDIA NORGE This is a translation of [[Vedtekter]]. If there is any divergence between this translation and the original, the original takes precedence. Adopted by the Founding Meeting, 23 June 2007<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 21 June 2008<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 19 April 2010<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 26 April 2012<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, 26 April 2014<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2015/Forslag til vedtektsendringer|17 April 2015]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2016/Forslag til vedtektsendringer|7 April 2016]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2019/Vedtektsendringer|9 March 2019]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2021/Vedtektsendringer|6 March 2021]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2023/Forslag om vedtektsendring|4 February 2023]]<br /> Updated by the General Assembly, [[Årsmøte 2024/Forslag om vedtektsendringer|10 February 2024]] == § 1 Introduction == a) The name of the organisation is Wikimedia Norge, with the names Wikimedia Noreg (Norwegian Nynorsk) and Wikimedia Norga (Northern Sámi) having equal status. b) Wikimedia Norge is a membership organisation. c) Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, and Northern Sámi have equal status within the organisation. The bylaws must be available in four languages and language forms – Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sámi, and English. The bylaws are translated from the Norwegian Bokmål version, which takes precedence if there are differing interpretations. == § 2 Purpose == a) Wikimedia Norge's purpose is to strengthen Wikimedia projects, particularly in the Norwegian and Sámi languages, through: # the collection of revenues through gifts and grants, and the distribution of these funds. # participating in coordinating cooperation between the projects, and cooperating with third parties where this can serve Wikimedia projects. # strengthening cooperation with Wikimedia projects in other Nordic countries, and internationally. # promoting Wikimedia projects. # being a consultation body for authorities and organisations regarding copyright issues and when the interests of the Wikimedia projects are affected. == § 3 Membership == a) Membership is open to all who support the purpose of the organisation. b) The Annual General Assembly sets the annual membership fee. c) The board can suspend membership of any member deemed to be damaging the work or reputation of Wikimedia Norge. All formal decisions on expulsion are made by the Annual General Assembly, and appeals against such decisions must be filed with the Annual General Assembly. Suspended and expelled members do not have voting rights, as they are no longer considered members, and cannot hold any positions in Wikimedia Norge. == § 4 The Annual General Assembly == a) The Ordinary Annual General Assembly of Wikimedia Norge is held annually before the end of April. The board decides the time, procedure and venue for the assembly. b) The Annual General Assembly is announced on the organisation’s website no less than two months in advance, and by e-mail to all members at least five weeks in advance. c) All members have the right to attend and to speak at the Annual General Assembly. The board can also invite observers, and these may be given the right to speak by decision of the Annual General Assembly. d) Members who have paid their membership fees for the current year, and that have been members for at least one month before the Annual General Assembly, are entitled to vote. Members who are unable to attend the Annual General Assembly may send a proxy to vote on their behalf. The proxy may, but is not required to, themselves be a member with voting rights. A proxy appointment form must be submitted to the administration before the Annual General Assembly. No participant in the Annual General Assembly may have more than two votes. e) Alle members with a right to vote have the right to submit proposals to the Annual General Assembly. Proposals must be submitted to the board at least three weeks before the Annual General Assembly. The agenda and supporting documents must be made public at least two weeks before the Annual General Assembly. b) The Annual General Assembly is required to # review and formally accept the assembly notice and agenda # select a chairperson, a recorder of minutes, vote counters, and two minutes signatories # review and formally accept #* the board's Annual Report #* the board approved Annual Accounts #* the Audit Report #* the Audit Committee's Report # adopt an Annual Plan # adopt the Annual Budget and membership fees # consider submitted proposals # carry out elections, as described in § 6. g) On the demand of at least twenty members or of the board, an Extraordinary Annual General Assembly shall be called, in accordance with the rules for an Ordinary Annual General Assembly. The Extraordinary Annual General Assembly can only consider the agenda items that were given in the assembly notice. == § 5 The Board of Trustees == a) The Wikimedia Norge Board of Trustees consists of five to seven members. In addition, one to three deputy members are elected by the Annual General Assembly. b) The Board of Trustees consists of the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson and three to five additional Board Members. The Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson are elected by the Annual General Assembly. Beyond this, the board constitutes itself. c) The Chairperson and two ordinary Board Members are elected one year, and the Deputy Chairperson and the rest of the ordinary Board Members the next year. All Board Members are elected for two year terms, except when a shorter term is necessary to maintain the rotation described in this paragraph. Deputy Board Members are elected for one year terms. d) The management of the organisation is the responsibility of the board. The board must ensure proper organisation of operations.The board must present audited Annual Accounts for approval at the Annual General Assembly. e) The Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson can call a board meeting. The board holds a board meeting at least three times a year. f) Decisions are made by an ordinary majority. The board has a quorum when at least half of its members with voting rights, including the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson, are present. In the event of a tied vote, the Chairperson has a casting vote. g) The employees are entitled to have an observer elected by and from the employees present at board meetings. The observer has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. The observer will be dismissed by the board when the board decides, when cases involving staff are discussed, and when staff policy is decided. h) The Executive Director is entitled to and obliged to participate in the board meetings. The Executive Director has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. The Executive Director will be dismissed by the board when the board decides. i) The audit committee is entitled to have an observer elected amongst and by the committee present at board meetings. The audit committe's observer has the right to speak and make suggestions, but does not have voting rights or board responsibilities. j) If the board for the current period loses board members and does not have a quorum, the rest of the board must convene an extraordinary general assembly to elect a new board. == § 6 Elections == a) The general assembly shall elect a board as described in § 5a–c, a nomination committee as described in § 7b and an audit committee as described in § 8b. b) Candidacies should be announced two weeks before the holding of an ordinary election. == § 7 Nomination committee == a) The task of the nomination committee is to propose candidates for vacant positions in the organisation, except positions in the nomination committee. The proposal is given to the board, which will submit it to the general assembly. b) The committee shall consist of at least three members of the organisation, who are elected for a two-year period. At least one member shall be elected every year, and the board suggests candidates for vacant positions in the committee. c) [[Special:MyLanguage/Retningslinjer_for_Valgkomitéen_i_Wikimedia_Norge|The guidelines of the nomination committee]] are decided by the general assembly. == § 8 Audit committee == a) The task of the audit committee is to audit accounts and the work of the board against the bylaws of the organisation. b) The committee shall consist of at least two members of the organisation, who are elected for two-year terms. At least one member will be elected every year. c) [[Special:MyLanguage/Retningslinjer_for_Kontrollkomiteen_i_Wikimedia_Norge|The guidelines of the audit committee]] are decided by the general assembly. == § 9 Amendments to the bylaws == a) Proposals for amendments to the bylaws may be made to the general assembly by members who are eligible to vote, and by the board, in concordance with § 4e. b) Amendments to the bylaws require support from no less than 2/3 of the votes cast. == § 10 Dissolution == a) Dissolution of Wikimedia Norge can only be decided in an ordinary general assembly. If dissolution is decided by at least 3/4 of the votes, an extraordinary general assembly shall be convened as per § 4h. In order for dissolution to happen, the decision needs to be repeated here by 3/4 of the votes. If the organisation is dissolved, any surplus money shall be transferred to the Wikimedia Foundation. b) To meet any possible claims upon the organisation, the transfer of funds shall happen no earlier than six months after the decision to dissolve, if all claims have been met by that date. In the event that there are outstanding claims on the organisation, the transfer of any funds remaining shall take place no earlier than six months after all outstanding claims are resolved. </div> {{TNT|Sidebunn}} [[Kategori:Vedtekter]] {{oversettbar side}} b1e4v7gma1peuf2ab2ikfidue18wdsh 1198 2389 35874 28648 2026-10-15T11:45:26Z Elisabeth Carrera (WMNO) 3507 35874 wikitext text/x-wiki d) The management of the organisation is the responsibility of the board. 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