1st February 2013, 08:47 AM
As Chiz says, its not an ideal situation (understatement!) but we are where we are and we have to shoulder it and move on now.
I was worried things would be much worse to be honest, and an unanimous Council in support of minima was satisfying to see. Council is made up of democratically elected people from every corner of archaeology, all of whom think minima should stay in whatever form we can get away with legally.
You may not know but as Council we are also Directors of the IfA and therefore liable in the event of a financial disaster such as a challenge from the Office of Fair Trading. Your DF reps voted to reject the legal advice, but you may think we were reckless? Others took a different view and the result was that minima cease to be a requirement of RO registration.
But they remain central to IfA standards and to pay below them will result in a whole load of hassle for ROs. We are taking on the job of launching disciplinary cases if we hear that an RO pays below minima. Read the updated Code of Conduct, it is clear that ethical standards rely upon paying minima.
I am sorry the news isn't exactly what people wanted, but 3.1% isn't a bad rise, and that was almost unanimous too!
Over the Prospect and FAME and DF, tell us if anyone pays below and we will chase it.
I was worried things would be much worse to be honest, and an unanimous Council in support of minima was satisfying to see. Council is made up of democratically elected people from every corner of archaeology, all of whom think minima should stay in whatever form we can get away with legally.
You may not know but as Council we are also Directors of the IfA and therefore liable in the event of a financial disaster such as a challenge from the Office of Fair Trading. Your DF reps voted to reject the legal advice, but you may think we were reckless? Others took a different view and the result was that minima cease to be a requirement of RO registration.
But they remain central to IfA standards and to pay below them will result in a whole load of hassle for ROs. We are taking on the job of launching disciplinary cases if we hear that an RO pays below minima. Read the updated Code of Conduct, it is clear that ethical standards rely upon paying minima.
I am sorry the news isn't exactly what people wanted, but 3.1% isn't a bad rise, and that was almost unanimous too!
Over the Prospect and FAME and DF, tell us if anyone pays below and we will chase it.