19th January 2012, 07:01 PM
Marcus Brody Wrote:I'd obviously disagree with the various statements quoted that would appear to suggest that curatorial bodies should only accept work done by ROs, and I'm not really sure why these have been included, other than that the IfA possibly believes that repeating their opinion often enough will eventually bludgeon people into accepting it, but I think that these are incidental to the main thrust and purpose of the document.
(my italics)
Sadly, with my cynical head well and truly screwed on, and having just waded through the Southport Group report once more, I think the IfA are positioning themselves as the prescribed guidance organisation as in the aforementioned report it says that the EH "Practice Guidance will not survive transition to the National Planning Policy Framework"
I believe the IfA have seen a window of opportunity to do EXACTLY what is said in the italics. I am still thinking about this but if it is done in SUPPORT of the Curators retaining their role and not just self interest and possibly agrandisement I wouldn't have such a problem with it. As long as there is a review of their standards and guidance asap!!
At the moment I DO have several problems with it...and need to go and read the new guidance again.:face-thinks:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!