ICOM-US Governance

ICOM-US Governance

ICOM-US operates according to the Bylaws of ICOM-US, the U.S. National Committee of the International Council of Museums. These bylaws were Adopted by the General Membership of the Committee, May 1, 1978 and amended June 11, 1985, June 20, 1989, May 11, 1990, April 27, 1992, May 4, 1996, and January 15, 2007.

The U.S. committee of ICOM is led by the ICOM-US Board. You can also review the ICOM-US Board Member Position Description.

ICOM-US Board nomination suggestions for 2009 are now being accepted.

Meetings

Every year ICOM-US holds an Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon at the AAM Annual Meeting. ICOM-US also sponsors panels, presentations, and receptions for ICOM members throughout the meeting.

Every three years ICOM holds a General Assembly, also known as a Triennial. The 2007 ICOM General Assembly will be held in Vienna, Austria from August 26-31, 2007 with the theme of "Museums: Fundaments of Understanding".

In addition, ICOM’s International Committee Annual Meetings are held throughout the year and across the globe.