9 S T R U C T U R E A N D M E M B E R S H I P IHBC MEMBERS BY PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (including IHBC affiliates) low wage or part-time work may be eligible for the reduced rate. All forms of concessionary membership last only for the subscription year that they are agreed. Retired This form of membership allows a reduced subscription rate for existing members who retire but wish to remain in contact with the institute although they are no longer gainfully employed in conservation. Those wishing to apply for this form of membership should write to the membership secretary confirming that they are no longer gainfully employed in conservation or otherwise. Libraries This is a form of subscribing membership where an organisation, rather than an individual, may access our services and benefits. Those wishing to apply for this form of membership should contact the membership secretary who will advise them of the subscription rate applicable. All members have the right to receive notices, literature and Context. Only full members have the right to attend General Meetings although all categories of membership will normally be notified of such meetings and will be encouraged to attend. Only full members can vote at General Meetings. Full members and affiliates may speak at General Meetings. Associates may not speak or vote at General Meetings. The Membership & Ethics Committee, subject to the approval of council, will decide on eligibility for and class of membership. All membership information is kept on a computer database and names and addresses can be used for mailing of appropriate information to members subject to stated preferences on the membership application form and careful control by officers. MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS The membership subscription year is from 1 April to 31 March each year. Subscriptions are due on 1 April and can be paid by direct debit or by cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the ‘Institute of Historic Building Conservation’. The membership subscriptions from April 2013 are: Members, affiliates and associates £108 per annum If your annual income is below £17,500 you may qualify for the concessionary rate and only pay £54 for the full IHBC service. Proof of income is required before the concession can be confirmed and has to be renewed annually. Retired members £54 per annum Hardship support If you are facing circumstances that mean our fees are not affordable then you should apply for the IHBC’s hardship support. To find out more please visit the website. If members make a successful case for hardship support the institute can typically cover 75 per cent of fee costs. Further Information To apply for membership, please see www.ihbc.org.uk/join/apply/ index.html The Institute of Historic Building Conservation, Jubilee House, High Street, Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6HA Tel 01747 873133 Fax 01747 871718 Email admin@ihbc.org.uk. Professional affiliations: The institute remains the sole professional body for half its membership. One in four IHBC members is also a member of one of the architectural, surveying or engineering bodies, and one in five is a member of the RTPI. (Data compiled February 2014) Fields of employment: there have been no significant changes over the past 12 months. Local and central government employment (44%) is now about equal to that of the private sector (43%). The voluntary sector and non-government organisations such as the HLF and the Canal & River Trust account for the bulk of the remainder (7%). IHBC MEMBERS BY EMPLOYMENT Private sector 43% Archaeologists 3% Builders 3% Affiliates 28% and Full members 24% IHBC only Engineers 2% Surveyors 7% Architects 16% Town planners 20% Education 2% Misc 1% Voluntary sector 4% Central government 10% Local government 34% NGOs 3% Not known or unemployed 3%
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