I'd like to tap the wisdom of the list on yet another ethics question. Is it ethical for a museum board member to also be a paid consultant to that museum? The board isn't involved in making the hiring decision (the museum director is), and the board member has no influence on the hiring decision (beyond what any "outsider" would have). The consulting work is related to, but in no way a part of, the person's duties on the board-- so it's not a matter of being paid to do work that other board members do for free.

I've turned it over and tried to examine it from all angles in my mind, and can't see any problem with it, but I'd really like to hear from others with more experience. Is this in any way a conflict of interest?

Thank you.

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