Governance
Tony Hall resigns as chair of National Gallery
Former BBC director-general steps down after Diana interview inquiry
Trustee quits SMG board over ‘retain and explain’ pledge
Growing unease over government interference in museum boards
Alarm over free speech after government vetoes RMG trustee
‘Museums need boards that reflect a diversity of views’, says MA director
A new style of trustee?
Museums are seeking dynamic, entrepreneurial and imaginative trustees to help steer them through the coronavirus crisis and beyond
Charity Commission chair intervenes in ‘culture war’ debate
Concern in sector after head warns charities to 'be careful' about straying into divisive political issues
Museum of the Home director laments politicisation of heritage
Trustees overruled executive’s proposal to remove statue of slave trade beneficiary
Janita Bagshawe to retire from Royal Pavilion and Museums
Head of Brighton & Hove museums stepping down as service transfers to trust
Get on board
A more representative set of trustees will have a trickle-down effect on the workforce and provide a diversity of thought and life experience that will make for a better museum. Juliana Gilling reports