Constitution and By-law N^o 16

The objects of this Association shall be
to advance public museum services in
Canada, to promote the welfare and better
administration of museums, and to foster
a continuing improvement in the qualifications
and practices of museums professionals by:

(a) aiding in the improvement of museums and institutions for the collection, preservation, research, exhibition and interpretation of the works of man and nature;

(b) acting, at the national level, as an information consultant and as a clearinghouse for information of interest to museums and museum professionals;

(c) promoting, supporting and developing museum training programs;

(d) advancing among museum employees the observance of high standards of ethical conduct and professional practice;

(e) extending job placement assistance to individuals and institutions;

(f) acting as a spokesman for the museum community in Canada, with a view to protecting and/or furthering its interests;

(g) co-operating with other associations, regional, national and international;