{"id":2993,"date":"2018-04-05T18:22:06","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T16:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icom.site\/?page_id=334"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:42:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:42:01","slug":"general-assembly","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icom.museum\/en\/about-us\/general-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"General Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"headline\">The General Assembly serves as the principal decision-making body within ICOM, ensuring representation of the global museum community through its National and International Committees, Regional Alliances, and Affiliated Organizations.<\/h2>\n<p>It sets the Statutes, elects the members of the Executive Board, and adopts ICOM\u2019s Strategic Plan. The General Assembly meets every year at the same time as the Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ICOM Members: please, visit the website <a href=\"https:\/\/agora.icom.museum\/\">Agora<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\">\n<p><strong>Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the significant achievements of the General Assembly is the adoption of the new museum definition, which reflects contemporary challenges and expectations of museums. Approved during the Extraordinary General Assembly in 2022, the new definition emphasizes inclusivity, community participation, and sustainability:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. Open to the public, accessible and inclusive, museums foster diversity and sustainability. They operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, offering varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection, and knowledge sharing&#8221;\u200b<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This definition was the result of an extensive 18-month participatory process involving professionals from 126 National Committees, showcasing ICOM&#8217;s commitment to transparency and inclusivity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\">\n<p><strong>Resolutions and Statutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The resolutions adopted by the General Assembly are pivotal in shaping global museum practices. For example, the 34th General Assembly held in Kyoto in 2019 passed several <a href=\"https:\/\/icom.museum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Resolutions_2019_EN.pdf\">key resolutions<\/a> including commitments to sustainability (aligned with Agenda 2030), the integration of Asian museums into the ICOM community, and the role of museums as cultural hubs.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the statutes of ICOM, as outlined on their website, provide a structural and operational framework for the organization. They define the roles and responsibilities of the General Assembly, including the election of the President and Executive Board, and the approval of recommendations from the Advisory Council and other ICOM bodies\u200b.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\">\n<p><strong>Strategic Planning and Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The General Assembly also plays a critical role in the strategic planning of ICOM. In the 37th Ordinary General Assembly in Prague 2022, members voted on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2022-2028 ICOM Strategic Plan<\/span>, which outlines the organization&#8217;s priorities and initiatives for the coming years. This includes enhancing museum practices globally, advocating for heritage protection, and fostering international cooperation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\">\n<p><strong>Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The participatory nature of ICOM\u2019s processes ensures that voices from diverse cultural and geographical backgrounds are heard. This approach not only democratizes decision-making but also enriches the global dialogue on museum practices and policies.<\/p>\n<p>The ICOM General Assembly ensures that ICOM remains responsive to the evolving needs of the global museum community, fostering a sustainable and inclusive cultural heritage sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The General Assembly serves as the principal decision-making body within ICOM, ensuring representation of the global museum community through its National and International Committees, Regional Alliances, and Affiliated Organizations. It sets the Statutes, elects the members of the Executive Board, and adopts ICOM\u2019s Strategic Plan. 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