From the Wikimedia Foundation
Whereas, the Wikimedia Foundation has determined the necessity for an Executive Director to implement strategic planning and supervise day-to-day operations of the Foundation and its Projects, and
Whereas, Sue Gardner has served as Management Consultant to the Foundation since July 2007 and has demonstrated the necessary skills both for strategic planning and for supervision of day-to-day operations of the Foundation,
It is hereby resolved that
(a) Sue Gardner is to be hired by the Board, effective December 1, to serve as Executive Director of the Foundation, subject to the terms of her contract,
(b) The Board may renegotiate the terms of that contract Sue Gardner if necessary to make it consistent with the requirements of the Executive Director position and to fully authorize Sue Gardner to function as Executive Director.
4 approval (Jimmy, Jan-Bart, Frieda, Anthere). 2 missing (Michael, Kat). 1 recuse (Erik)
Sue Gardner

According to a resolution that was added by Wikimedia Board Chair Florence Devouard on the Foundation's website, Sue Gardner has been confirmed as the new Executive Director for the Foundation.

The resolution was approved by 4 of the 7 members of the Board including Jimmy Wales, and Devouard. Board Member Erik Moeller recused himself from the decision for reasons unknown to ''Wikinews'' at time of publication.

Gardner will formally begin the position on December 1, 2007. She will retain her position as Foundation Advisor and Special Consultant.