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Ethics, standards, Public Trust and Accountability Standards <br />and Professional <br />Practices Public trust is the principle that certain natural and cultural resources are preserved for public benefit In essence, it <br />means the public owns the Collections, and they should be kept available so the public can study them, enjoy <br />them, and learn from them. <br />IN THIS SECTION <br />The AAM Code of Ethics for Museums states that "Museums in the United Sues are grounded in the tradition of <br />Ethics,Standards, and Professional Practices public service. They are organ¢ed as public trusts, holding their collections and information as a benefit for those <br />Home they were established to serve." Museums rely on the public and are one of the most trusted institutions in society, <br />therefore they need to maintain the highest level of accountability and transparency. <br />Ethics <br />Core Standards for Museums <br />Core Standards: Public Trust and Accountability <br />Public Trust and Accountability , The museum is a good steward of its resources held in the public trust. <br />Mission and Planning • The museum identifies the communities it serves and makes appropriate decisions in how it serves them. <br />Leadership and Organiutional Structure • Regardless of its self identified communities, the museum strives to be a good neighbor in its geographic <br />area. <br />Collections Stewardship • The museum strives to be inclusive and offers opportuni5es for diverse participation. <br />Education and Interpretation • The museum asserts its public service role and places education at the center of that role. <br />• The museum demonstrates a commitment to providing the public with Physical and intellectual access tothe <br />Financial Stability museum and its resources. <br />Facilities and Risk Management • The museum is committed to public accountability and is transparent in its mission and its operations. <br />_ • The museum complies with local, state and federal laws codes and regulations applicable to its facilities, <br />Care Documents operations, and administration. <br />Excellence in DEAl Report • The governing authority, staff and volunteers legally, ethically and effectively carry outtheir responsibilities. <br />Related Core Document O <br />• Institutional Code of Ethic <br />