It took decades for the members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) to decide on a new definition of what a museum is. This was done on August 24 at an Extraordinary General Assembly held on the occasion of the 26th ICOM General Conference in Prague.Representatives from more than 500 institutions worldwide voted 92% in favour of the new definition. It states that 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." It also states that these institutions "foster diversity and sustainability" while providing their audiences with "varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing." This is the first time the definition of museum has included words such as "inclusive," "accessible," "sustainability" and "ethical." "This new definition is aligned with some of the major changes in the role of museums today. We have been forced to change. I really think that this decision will improve the role of the museum around the world," Alberto Garlandini, the president of ICOM, told The Art Newspaper.