7th November 2013, 05:19 PM
Tool Wrote:So, the IfA would become the self-appointed guardians of archaeology, but with a charter next? So the majority of archaeologists/diggers won't have any influence unless they pay lots of money to join? It gets better and better!
Not self appointed but appointed with the permit of the Privy Council as a Chartered body with a clearly defined agenda.
There will be no compulsion to join, but as you rightly say those that do join will be in a position to influence the direction of the Institute within the parameters of the Charter. Cost of joining is actually fairly minimal once you take into account tax rebate for membership fees and/or the fact that many organisations cover the costs of staff membership.....less than £1 a week for those in the lowest salary bracket.....that's about what 2.5 fags, or a third of a pint or a bag of chips!! Bargain!!
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