31st October 2005, 01:30 PM
I am a big supporter of chartered status, which would give the IFA more teeth and all chartered archaeologists more clout in dealing with developers etc.
However, I think one of the obstacles to the IFA achieving chartered status is that they have to show that they represent the majority of the profession. So, anyone staying out of the IFA because it is weak helps to perpetuate that weakness. If we all join - the IFA is strengthened straightaway, and has more chance of achieving chartered status, strengthening it further.
1man1desk
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However, I think one of the obstacles to the IFA achieving chartered status is that they have to show that they represent the majority of the profession. So, anyone staying out of the IFA because it is weak helps to perpetuate that weakness. If we all join - the IFA is strengthened straightaway, and has more chance of achieving chartered status, strengthening it further.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished