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{{wikinewscat|Brad Patrick}}

{{wikinewscat|Brad Patrick}}

On [[June 16]], [[2006]], Brad Patrick, theretofore a practicing [[attorney]] engaged in [[pro bono]] work with the Foundation, was named as [[general counsel]] and interim [[chief executive officer|executive director]]; in the latter capacity, Patrick was designated to assist the Board in its search for a permanent executive director<ref>[http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_releases/Wikimedia_Foundation_Announces_Interim_Executive_Director Wikimedia Foundation press release]</ref>.

On [[June 16]], [[2006]], Brad Patrick, theretofore a practicing [[attorney]] engaged in [[pro bono]] work with the Foundation, was named as [[general counsel]] and interim [[chief executive officer|executive director]]; in the latter capacity, Patrick was designated to assist the Board in its search for a permanent executive director<ref>[http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_releases/Wikimedia_Foundation_Announces_Interim_Executive_Director Wikimedia Foundation press release]</ref>.

{{wikinewscat|Angela Beesley}}

{{wikinewscat|Angela Beesley}}

On [[July 1]], [[2006]], Angela Beesley resigned from the board effective upon election of her successor, expressing concern about "certain events and tendencies that have arisen within the organisation since the start of this year," but stating her intent to continue to participate in the Wikimedia projects, and in the formation of an Australian chapter.<ref>[http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/foundation-l/2006-July/008146.html Wikimedia Foundation mailing list message], July 2006</ref> After her resignation, a special election was held and the winner, Erik Möller, will finish Angela Beesley's term, ending with the ordinary 2007 election.<ref>[http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/foundation-l/2006-September/010307.html Wikimedia Foundation mailing list message]</ref>

On [[July 1]], [[2006]], Angela Beesley resigned from the board effective upon election of her successor, expressing concern about "certain events and tendencies that have arisen within the organisation since the start of this year," but stating her intent to continue to participate in the Wikimedia projects, and in the formation of an Australian chapter.<ref>[http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/foundation-l/2006-July/008146.html Wikimedia Foundation mailing list message], July 2006</ref> After her resignation, a special election was held and the winner, Erik Möller, will finish Angela Beesley's term, ending with the ordinary 2007 election.<ref>[http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/foundation-l/2006-September/010307.html Wikimedia Foundation mailing list message]</ref>