I used to work for a state-owned museum that had several generations of
the same family on the board--a couple of them simultaneously--they were
a prominent family in town and their patronage of the museum was
generous.  I do not see an issue unless they are somehow using their
board positions to influence the museum to benefit the family.

Julia Muney Moore
Public Art Administrator
Blackburn Architects, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 875-5500 x219
   
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
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Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 9:17 AM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Board Staffing/Nepotism/conflict of interest

I am posting this question for a friend who is not on this list (yes, I
know that's always a "fishy" statement, but it's true!)  I will forward
responses to the asking party.

Does anyone have or know of any guidelines for museum boards regarding
multiple family members on a board?  The museum involved is NOT a family
owned or run museum.  A state staffed/run organization with professional
staff.  

Pam Williams
Assistant Museums Director
City of Bowie Museums
Bowie, Maryland

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