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====Stewardship====
[[File:Wikimedia steward Icon.svg|upright=0.3|thumb|Icon that typically represents stewards on Wikipedia]]
'''[[M:Stewards|Stewards]]''' are  '''volunteer editors''' with complete access to the wiki interface on all Wikimedia wikis, including the ability to change any and all [[mw:Manual:User rights|user rights and groups]]. This means that, along with the [[wp:Arbitration Committee|Wikipedia Arbitration Committee]], stewards have [[Wikipedia:CheckUser|Checkuser]] and [[wp:oversight|Oversight]] rights.  They are tasked with technical implementation of community consensus, dealing with emergencies, and intervening against cross-wiki vandalism. The number of stewards is not limited by any policies. Stewards are [[m:Stewards/Elections|elected]] annually by the global Wikimedia community. Candidates must have a support/oppose ratio of at least 80% with at least 30 supporting users. Current stewards are confirmed during each election. Stewards are subject to the [[Meta:Stewards policy|stewards' policy]]; further documentation may be found in the [[Meta:Steward handbook|steward handbook]].

The Wikimedia Foundation created the position of steward when it recognized the need to separate user rights management from software development and systems administration.