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Board declines separate photo/video policy, opts to rely on code of conduct
Summary
Governance committee recommended against creating a separate patron photography/video policy, saying the existing patron code of conduct that prohibits disruptive behavior covers concerns; a board member urged attention to privacy if secretive recordings become public.
The governance committee discussed whether to adopt a distinct policy on patron photography and video recordings and recommended not adding a separate policy. The chair summarized the decision: "we decided not to recommend another policy on patron photography and video recordings," saying the patron code of conduct's disruptive-behavior standard is the appropriate enforcement tool rather than asking staff to police routine photography.
A board member (Moderator) raised a privacy concern about a possible blind spot if private or secretive recordings later became public and urged the board to consider notification or consent practices. The committee acknowledged the concern but retained the disruptive-behavior approach rather than drafting a detailed, enforceable recording consent policy at this time.
