Affiliations Committee/Resolutions/2025/North Macedonian affiliates

Whereas, recognizing and de-recognizing Wikimedia User Groups is the responsibility of the Affiliations Committee;

Whereas, Shared Knowledge and GLAM Macedonia User Group has submitted an application to merge their groups, which has been reviewed by the Affiliations Committee;

Whereas, the Affiliations Committee has met with both groups, which agreed to give up their individual affiliate recognition and merge efforts and work together under a single entity;

Whereas, Shared Knowledge and GLAM Macedonia User Group has published a common statement outlining the reasons for the merger and the collective vision under a single entity, and which formally ask for de-recognition of Shared Knowledge and GLAM Macedonia;

Whereas, as successor organization to Shared Knowledge and GLAM Macedonia User Group, Wikimedia MKD has submitted an application for recognition, which has been reviewed by the Affiliations Committee;

Whereas, the scope of the group, which can be found on their Meta page, is "run mission-aligned initiatives and projects in order to promote the Wikimedia projects and the values of the Wikimedia movement on the territory of Macedonia"; and

Whereas, with regard to Wikimedia MKD's application for user group status, the following criteria was reviewed:

At least 3 active Wikimedia editors: CRITERION MET
Focus advances Wikimedia: CRITERION MET
Mission aligned with Wikimedia Foundation: CRITERION MET
Compliance with naming guidelines and trademark policy: CRITERION MET
Information about group published on a Wikimedia wiki: CRITERION MET
Plans for activities or efforts to advance Wikimedia projects: CRITERION MET
Allows new members: CRITERION MET
Two designated contacts for Wikimedia Foundation: CRITERION MET

Whereas, it is the opinion of the Affiliations Committee that the group meets the requirements for Wikimedia User Group status;

Now, therefore, it is:

RESOLVED:

that Shared Knowledge and GLAM Macedonia User Group are hereby derecognized as Wikimedia User Groups; and
Wikimedia MKD is recognized as a Wikimedia User Group for a one-year trial period as the successor organization to Shared Knowledge and GLAM Macedonia User Group, effective on February 6, 2025.

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