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These are the criteria against which I believe the suitability of each candidate in the upcoming ArbCom election should be judged.
Essential (1) Experience. At least two years’ experience as a Wikipedia editor.
(2) Analytical skills. The ability to analyse written evidence in relation to the pillars, policies, and guidelines that are relevant to users' behaviour, including the ability to distinguish relevant from irrelevant evidence.
(3) Writing skills. The ability to write concise, clear, plain English, and a reasonable amount of experience in content editing.
(4) Knowledge of ArbCom. A detailed knowledge of Arbcom's policy, structure and procedures.
(5) Neutrality. Familiarity with the principles of conflict of interest as they would apply to oneself as an arbitrator and to other users. The ability to interpret and act on evidence in an even-handed way.
Desirable
Strengths in either or both of the following areas are an advantage, but not a prerequisite:
(6) Drafting skills. The ability to draft judgments, motions and injunctions, including the ability to identify potential ambiguities and unintended consequences in draft text.
(7) Management / dispute resolution skills. Demonstrated experience of dispute resolution, mediation, or acting in a responsible role on Wikipedia, that shows the ability to deal in an even-handed way with parties in heated situations, and to work effectively towards the resolution of behavioural disputes.