Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/CheckUser and Oversight/2013 CUOS appointments
Applications to serve as a functionary are being accepted until 23:59, 22 July 2013.
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To improve existing workload distribution and continue to ensure timely responses to requests, the Arbitration Committee is seeking to appoint additional people to the CheckUser and Oversight teams.
Accordingly, experienced editors are invited to apply for either or both of the permissions. Current holders of either permission are also invited to apply for the other. For an overview of the appointment process, see here.
- Current demand for users with regional knowledge
- Because of the increasing activity from the South Asian, Southeast Asian, or Middle Eastern regions, CheckUser applications are particularly sought from people who not only meet our general requirements but also are familiar with the ISPs and typical editing patterns of any of these regions.
- CheckUser and Oversight applicants from the time zones of the regions mentioned above, or applicants from those time zones who are able to be active during non-standard hours, are especially encouraged to apply.
Prospective candidates should be familiar with (i) the English Wikipedia CheckUser and Oversight policies; and (ii) the Wikimedia Foundation privacy policy and related documents. They will also have good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. Additionally, CheckUser candidates are expected to be familiar with basic technological issues (including some understanding of [or willingness to learn about] IPv6), sockpuppet investigation tools and techniques, and willing to help at account creation assistance. While not a requirement, previous experience with the Volunteer Response Team (OTRS) is beneficial for Oversight candidates.
Applicants must also be:
- available regularly to assist with the workload distribution;
- familiar with Wikipedia processes, policies, and guidelines;
- an administrator on the English Wikipedia;
- at least 18 years of age and have legal majority in their jurisdiction of residence;
- willing to identify to the Wikimedia Foundation prior to receiving permissions.
Anyone considering applying should be aware that CheckUsers and Oversighters (and candidates for these permissions) are subject to considerable internal and external scrutiny. The external scrutiny may include attempts to investigate on- and off-wiki activities, and has previously resulted in the personal details of candidates being revealed, and unwanted contact with employers, family, or others. Please be aware that the Arbitration Committee is unable to prevent such off-wiki activities from occurring or off-wiki distribution and discussion of personal information. This risk will continue if the candidate is successful in their candidacy.
Further details on the appointment process may be found below.
Appointment process
- Dates are provisional and subject to change
- Applications: 8 July to 22 July
Candidates self-nominate by email to arbcom-en-c
lists.wikimedia.org. Each candidate will receive an application questionnaire to be completed and returned to the arbcom-en-c mailing list. This should include a nomination statement, to a maximum of 250 words, for inclusion on the candidate's nomination sub-page(s).
- Review period by the Arbitration Committee: 23 July to 2 August
During this period, the Arbitration Committee will review applications, notify the candidates going forward for community consultation, and create candidate sub-pages as necessary. The pages will be transcluded to the Candidates section below prior to the community consultation period.
- Community consultation: 2 August to 15 August
The nomination statements are published and the candidates invited to answer standard questions and any additional questions the community may pose. Simultaneously, the community is invited to comment on the suitability or unsuitability of each candidate. These comments may either be posted publicly on the candidates' pages or submitted privately by email to arbcom-en-c
lists.wikimedia.org. Editors are encouraged to include a detailed rationale, supported by relevant links where appropriate.
- Appointments: by 24 August
The committee shall review all the comments submitted and other relevant factors before finalizing an internal resolution, at which point the appointments will be published. The successful candidates will be required to identify to the Wikimedia Foundation prior to receiving the permissions.