A shared set standards are a critical element for any professional field. The governing body should prepare, publicise and be guided by a statement of the mission, objectives, and policies of the museum and of the. Museum mission statement the mission or charter of any affiliated groups or societies must clearly support and complement the mission of the schiele museum 3. The code of ethics provides guidance to individuals to be selfmanaged talent development professionals. Clients and employers should expect the highest possible standards of personal integrity, professional competence, sound judgment, and discretion.
The museums collections document the fate of holocaust. Roles and responsibilities of museum boards of trustees approved by canadian museums association canadian art museum directors organization introduction museum boards are facing increased concern about accountability. Malaros points and recommendations provide a sound foundation on which to advance the discussion and debate about the mission, ethics, and policies of the countrys museums, their governing authorities, and the professionals who manage them. The governance, staff and volunteer structures and processes effectively advance the museums mission. Some of these derive from statute, while others are based on general principles of equity and good governance. The british museum is an exempt charity under schedule 3 to the charities act 2011. Statement of values and code of ethics smithsonian institution. For example, a very small institution may have little funding and no professional staff.
Introduction to business ethics and corporate governance towards the end of the twentiethcentury, most businesses were driven by the pursuit of profit alone without concern for ethical behaviour. Spencer museum of art institutional code of ethics governance. The gia board of governors is the steward of the public interest. Then uncover the real, human value in that mission. This policy was created by or for the sans institute for the internet community. This code of ethics for museums, therefore, outlines ethical standards that frequently exceed legal minimums. Museums assets support the museums mission and are properly and effectively used for public purposes. The executive board approves the museums policies, procedures, programmes and projects. The code will not tell us what to do but, if used correctly, will inform policy. Please note that the code of ethics for museums references the american association of. The seven main headings are essential parts of any such policy, but the details depend completely upon the mission, structure and size of the individual institution. Governance policies about auckland war memorial museum.
Statement of values and code of ethics, exercising sound judgment to support the smithsonians mission and serving the best interests of the smithsonian and the public. Search below to view digital records and find material that you can access at our library and at the shapell center. Mission, ethics, policy and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. We help students, scholars and the broader community to experience authentic and significant art and artifacts firsthand and to place them in meaningful contexts. All members of the university community are expected to observe the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, and to conduct all business and related professional activities in good faith and with fairness, accuracy, integrity and respect for others. Itshou ld be read in conjunction with the research ethics code of practice, by which all research activity within the university is guided. The museum has an effective program for the care and longterm maintenance of its facilities. As it has no share capital bsi is what is termed a nonprofit. Planning documents, policies and mission statements must be consistent with other councilapproved documents. They shall understand and seek to advance the museums mission, and make a good faith effort to comply with both the letter and the spirit of the museum code of ethics and any other applicable ethical codes of conduct specific to their position or responsibilities.
Whether a historic home or a childrens museum, these institutions are vital to their communities. How do nps policies relate to the code of the principles in the code of ethics for nps museums are. Vision statement definitions and examples compiled by anna. This conflict of interest policy, along with other museum policies such as, but not limited to. Section 3 outlines the museums fundamental strategy vision, mission, values and principles, which the trust board and director are responsible for pursuing. The paper on ethics, governance and sustainability has been introduced to provide knowledge on global development on governance, ethics and sustainability aspects and best governance practices followed worldwide. Next, identify what you, your customers and other stakeholders will value most about how your organization will achieve this mission. A museum director is obligated to implement the policy of the governing board for the benefit of the institution and the public. The presidentceo is supported by the museum staff and volunteers. Research ethics policy and procedures london school of. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The british museum was established by an act of parliament in 1753 and is currently governed by the british museum act 1963. The presidentceo carries out the policies established by the museum board and oversee the daytoday operations of the museum. Policies and practices to ensure compliance with these principles, as well as.
The following glossary refers to terms used by the ministry of culture in the document standards for community museums in ontario and is intended only to assist readers of this document. Some face changes in governance within nonprofit organizations and municipalities. In subscribing to this code, museums assume responsibility for the actions of members of their governing authority, employees and volunteers in the performance of museumrelated duties. It formulates and monitors the museum s corporate plan, delegates decisionmaking responsibilities to other management groups where appropriate, and has collective responsibility for the entire museum. The collections of the spencer museum of art are at the core of its mission in its service to the. Their missions include collecting and preserving, as well as exhibiting and. New models of board governance have been introduced. Researchers in the social sciences have responsibilities. This document outlines the trust boards standards for health and safety at auckland museum.
The executive board approves the museum s policies, procedures, programmes and projects. Code of business ethics and conduct university policies. Marie c malaro in museum governance, marie malaro addresses a range of issues facing museum administrators and trustees, arguing they can handle their duties intelligently only if they understand two pointswhy. Regents are expected to understand their governance responsibilities and to devote. Uk funding bodies, including central and local government, also assess programming or operational performance indicators. The director is responsible for ensuring that the institution adopt and disseminate a code of ethics for the museum board, staff, and volunteers. Mission statement and governance museum of art and archaeology. All or parts of this policy can be freely used for your organization.
Mission, ethics, policy 1994 marie clogher malaro january 23, 1933 july 16, 2018 was an american lawyer who served as legal counsel for the smithsonian institution, authored two books on museum collections and the law, and was director of the museum studies program at the george washington university in washington, d. By any measure, the vast majority of the nations museums are small, with fewer than five staff. Through its policies, the museum establishes a covenant with its constituency. Code of ethics association of art museum directors. Code of ethics revised museum of art and archaeology. The board of the british standards institution is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance which it considers fundamental to the businesss success.
It is understood that all practices and procedures employed in fulfilling the vision, mission, strategic direction, strategic plan and annual plan of the museum are. A code of museum ethics should represent and articulate a set of consensual. Code of business ethics and conduct ethical and professional conduct. The museum establishes measures of success and uses them to evaluate and adjust its activities. Read all of the mission and planning standards and professional practices. The purpose of this code of ethics is to ensure that the governing authority, staff, advisory bodies and volunteers of the harn museum of art legally, ethically and effectively carry out their responsibilities in support of the missions of the museum and the university. They shall understand and seek to advance the museum s mission, and make a good faith effort to comply with both the letter and the spirit of the museum code of ethics and any other applicable ethical codes of conduct specific to their position or responsibilities. Heriotwatt universitys museum and archive collections development policy version 12. In museum governance, marie malaro addresses a range of issues facing museum administrators and trustees, arguing they can handle their duties intelligently only if they understand two pointswhy our country sustains a nonprofit sector and what constitutes trusteeship. Once youve created your mission statement, move on to create your vision statement. The museum s policy is the aggregate of the decisions and actions taken by the board to implement the mission. Standards are a tool to help museums assess and align their operations and performance. Museum operations, museumspecific policy ethics and internal controls, and concerns like conflict of interest and whistleblower protections are under scrutiny. Definition of research to which this policy should apply.
Code of ethics affiliated societies or groups must adhere to the code of ethics of american association of. Malaros annotation to her 1994 book, museum governance. Although intended specifically for museum curators, the code of ethics for. All policy development, changes, and additions should result from thorough discussions between the board and the director. Aam code of ethics for museums american alliance of museums. This code presents a set of principles that will guide the museums work in a way that achieves both internal and external expectations for ethical behavior. It also addresses the science museum of minnesotas interest and responsibility to foster an environment that will ensure that its work and mission meet the highest ethical standards. For this reason, the 1980s came to be seen as the epoch of corporate greed and meaningless consumerism. This document describes the universitys research ethics governance policy and procedures. Core standards for museums american alliance of museums. Mission statement and governance museum of art and. Consensus policy resource community ethics policy free use disclaimer. This code of ethics was approved by the spencer museum of art. The smithsonian promotes a working environment that values respect, fairness, and integrity.
The city of santa clara is a national leader in incorporating community ethics and values into local government. Loyalty to the mission of the museum and to the public it serves is the essence of museum work, whether volunteer or paid. The research ethics policy forms a part of the schools overarching ethics code1 2. The code of ethics for curators describes the fundamental principles, core beliefs, and critical responsibilities that define curatorial work and provides guidelines for ethical conduct. The code of ethics was first issued in 1990 in museum handbook, part i mhi, chapter 1. Whats the difference between vision, mission and ends. This paper would help in understanding of national and international governance norms, ethical business practices. The museum has appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of people, its collections andor objects, and the facilities it owns or uses.
Empower professionals to develop talent in the workplace. The museum may from time to time wish to acquire works of outstanding quality or value which fall beyond the scope of the guidelines described above. If your museum is part of a line unit or municipal program, few operational functions can be delegated. It should be read in conjunction with the research ethics code of practice, by which all research activity within the university is guided. In museum governance, marie malaro addresses a range of issues facing. Definitions and descriptions from other sources have been included to enhance the readers understanding of these terms. The format of this code generally follows that of museum ethics published by the aam 1994. Mission statement the museum of art and archaeology advances understanding of our artistic and cultural heritage through research, collection and interpretation. Governance framework the board of the british standards. Schiele museum of natural history and lynn planetarium. Gias mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development. In 1998, however, in view of its own particular mission and special experiences with ethical issues, the flmnh adopted the following code of ethics. All acquisitions, however, must adhere to the conditions described in aamd 2011 pp.
They also need to keep up with government and community initiatives affecting canadian museums. The british museum is a nondepartmental public body ndpb. The british standards institution is a royal charter company and is governed by its royal charter and byelaws. For example, the hamilton civic museum policy must. Board mem bers and staff need to have a strong, common understanding of the roles and responsibilities of museum trustees. It formulates and monitors the museums corporate plan, delegates decisionmaking responsibilities to other management groups where appropriate, and has collective responsibility for the entire museum. Small museums also make up the majority of alliance members, as the chart below reveals. While expressing these goals and activities is laudable, when it comes to being truly accountable and being able to graduate from being busy to effective boards of directors should create ends policies and apply all of the principles of the policy governance system. Museum standards and best practices leadership and. Museums, thereby, affirm their chartered purpose, ensure the prudent application of their resources. The museum s collections document the fate of holocaust victims, survivors, rescuers, liberators, and others through artifacts, documents, photos, films, books, personal stories, and more. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In museums with joint governance, in which the basic responsibilities of governance are shared between two or more groups e.
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