Commentary: Putting the "Public" in Public-Serving Associations: A Board Imperative

Both the title and content of Beth Gazley's article, "Good Governance in Professional Associations for Public Employees: Evidence of a Public Service Ethos?," make a key assumption: that a public service ethos should be integrated into the good governance practices of a professional organization serving public employees. In that regard, her article serves as a strong reminder that board members must not lose sight of the public service responsibility they bring to their position. Looking to the future, researchers would do well to cast their sights on two additional dimensions of professional associations: board committees and the members themselves.