The board of the Smithsonian Institution held its first public meeting on Monday in an effort to become more open about its operations, reports The Washington Post.

The museum complex has faced criticism of its governance and management in the past two years. Its head, Lawrence Small, was forced out after he was accused of spending too much and negotiating an overly high pay deal.

During the public meeting, the regents fielded frank questions that came from audience members and from e-mails, covering topics including diversity and admission fees.

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