26th October 2011, 10:20 PM
But if loss of RO status means no work... oh look the IFA just got teeth! :face-approve:[/QUOTE]
Would it not help the IFA in it's recruitment drive if those of use who doubt it's ability to regulate RO's saw it actively withdraw RO status from some of the "naughty boys"
I am with BAJR there are many who do very good work without RO status what on earth is in it for them? It is up to curators to monitor work in their county. Once you have a reputation for good work RO status is irrelevant. What are the legalities on forced membership of an unchartered unaccredited organisation? I does not seem clear and I suspect it would not stand up to a legal challenge despite what the IFA 's lawyers might tell them.
I am not completely anti IFA and have on several occasions got the paper work together for joining but ultimately I cannot see what is in it for me apart for some cheap rates at conferences. I have good reputation for my work and that is the most important thing to maintain which I do by following all and any guidelines I can get my hands on including the IFA, EH, BAJR and the CBA. The most important people to keep happy are the curators and my employers who are not the IFA. I have personal pride in my work as do most archaeologists (and I would include UNIT of one in this). Membership or non membership of an organisation is not relevant to this personal standard.
Would it not help the IFA in it's recruitment drive if those of use who doubt it's ability to regulate RO's saw it actively withdraw RO status from some of the "naughty boys"
I am with BAJR there are many who do very good work without RO status what on earth is in it for them? It is up to curators to monitor work in their county. Once you have a reputation for good work RO status is irrelevant. What are the legalities on forced membership of an unchartered unaccredited organisation? I does not seem clear and I suspect it would not stand up to a legal challenge despite what the IFA 's lawyers might tell them.
I am not completely anti IFA and have on several occasions got the paper work together for joining but ultimately I cannot see what is in it for me apart for some cheap rates at conferences. I have good reputation for my work and that is the most important thing to maintain which I do by following all and any guidelines I can get my hands on including the IFA, EH, BAJR and the CBA. The most important people to keep happy are the curators and my employers who are not the IFA. I have personal pride in my work as do most archaeologists (and I would include UNIT of one in this). Membership or non membership of an organisation is not relevant to this personal standard.