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 Behalf Of Pam Williams Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 9:17 AM To: [log in to unmask] 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 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).