Governance and Support Organizations Resources

Standards

The Alliance shares standards on Leadership and Organizational Structure and Public Trust and Accountability.

Accountability and Ethics

This section addresses codes of ethics, conflict of interest, disclosure, record retention, standards and best practices, tax issues related to obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status and whistleblower protection.

• Accountability and Ethics
• Conflict of Interest
• Code of Ethics
• Disclosure
• Record Retention
• Tax Issues
• Whistleblower Protection

Board Structure

This section has information about advisory boards, committees, position descriptions for individual board members and officers, size and term limits.

• Advisory Groups
• Board Committees
• Board Responsibilities
• Board Structure
• Position Descriptions

Governing Documents

This section has resources on articles of incorporation, bylaws, delegation of authority, management agreements and statements of support.

Promoting Effectiveness

This section offers information about meetings, retreats and board self-assessment.

• Board Assessment
• Board Meetings and Retreats
• Engaging your Museum’s Trustees
• Promoting Effectiveness

New Board Members

This section provides resources on board development, diversity and orientation.

• Board Diversity
• New Board Members
• Recruitment
• Orientation and Training

Relationship with Staff

This section addresses the roles and responsibilities of board and staff, the board’s role in personnel administration, and the special relationship the board has with the director.

• Board-Director Relationship
• Relationship with Staff

Succession Planning

This section addresses succession planning and transitions.