Editing Suppression policy (section)

=== Local suppressors ===

Sometimes, suppressors may be appointed on individual wikis, subject to the following rules:

* The local suppressor flag may be granted and removed by Stewards only.
* Temporary suppression access will not be granted,<ref>This applies to the technical flag only. Notwithstanding this policy, local communities may create periodic review and confirmation processes for suppressors.</ref>  except for Stewards.
* According to local policies, local suppressors may be appointed  either by local consensus or by a local Arbitration Committee or similar body.
* All users applying for local suppression access must either be (a) a local administrator or (b) a member of a local Arbitration Committee or similar body.
* All suppressors must have [[Help:2FA|two-factor authentication]] enabled.
* On any wiki, there must be at least two users with suppression access, or none at all. This is so that they can mutually control and confirm their actions. In the case where only one suppressor is left on a wiki (when the only other one retires or is removed), the community must appoint a new suppressor immediately (so that the number of suppressors is at least two). If the community does not do so, the remaining suppressor shall also have access removed.
* The wiki must be large enough to require local suppressors. Stewards will make the final determination of this point based on criteria including the size of the community and the frequency of suppression being necessary.
* There must be broad consensus for the appointment with numerous users participating. In cases of appointments by arbitration committees, the election of arbitrators must have been well-attended.