Membership information and application form

ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) is a non-government professional organisation formed in 1965. It is closely linked to UNESCO, with members in over 100 countries and its Secretariat in Paris. Members in these countries are formed into National Committees and participate in the General Assemblies of ICOMOS, which are held triennially. In Australia, members participate in a range of conservation activities, including promotion of good practice, site visits, training, conferences and meetings.

The Australian National Committee of ICOMOS (Australia ICOMOS) was formed in 1976. It elects an Executive Committee of 15 members which is responsible for carrying out national programs and participating in decisions of ICOMOS as an international organisation.

Australia ICOMOS acts as a national and international link between public authorities, institutions and individuals involved in the study and conservation of all places of cultural significance.

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APPLICATION FORM - MEMBERSHIP

APPLICATION FORM - SUBSCRIPTION

Aims & activities

ICOMOS is primarily concerned with the philosophy, terminology, methodology and techniques of conservation.

ICOMOS promotes expertise and the application of sound theory, methodology and scientific techniques in the conservation of cultural heritage. Australia ICOMOS organises several meetings, conferences and site visits each year in various parts of the country to which members, subscribers and the general public are invited.

It also conducts seminars and workshops on conservation issues and problems. Some of these have been directed towards training professionals and decision-makers involved in conservation issues at various levels of government.

The Burra Charter

Australia ICOMOS is responsible for drafting and updating/revising the Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance. Known as The Burra Charter, it is regarded as a nationally important document on conservation philosophy and methodology. The latest revision of the Charter occurred in 1999. The guidelines to the Charter are being revised. These guidelines explain in more detail the assessment of cultural significance, development of conservation policy and the writing of reports.

Membership

Presently, Australia ICOMOS members include a wide range of professional people, including administrators, planners, historians, educators, curators, archaeologists, architects, interpretation specialists, conservators and engineers.

• FULL INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS,
• ASSOCIATES, and
• SUBSCRIBERS.

Eligibility, benefits, application requirements and fees for the categories are explained following.

Change in membership category requires a formal request to Australia ICOMOS as different criteria and application requirements may apply.

Membership of Australia ICOMOS is based on the Australian financial year, 1 July to the 30 June (except for subscriptions which operate on a calendar year). New members applying within five months of the end of the financial year will be regarded as financial for the following year. Membership will lapse if fees are not paid within three months of the commencement of a new financial year. All benefits will then cease. International benefits for Full International Members are based on calendar years and are available to those eligible financial members of Australia ICOMOS at the start of that calendar year.

Fees are set by the Australia ICOMOS Executive and published on the web, in brochures and in the email news.
Other categories of membership or discounted rates are set as a percentage of the Full International Membership fee.
Information submitted for membership applications to Australia ICOMOS is treated in line with current Australian privacy laws and will not be disclosed outside of Australia ICOMOS without the consent of the applicant except in the course of business with ICOMOS International.

Requests may be made to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat for membership to be suspended in certain circumstances for a period up to three years. After this, a new membership application would need to be made to rejoin. Circumstances where membership may be approved for suspension include
ICOMOS membership in another country. For temporary circumstances prohibiting professional practice, like injury, illness or caring for others, requests should be made for continued membership at the unwaged rates.

Any applicant who is already a member of ICOMOS in another country, or for whom the normal procedures are inappropriate, should consult the Membership Secretary.
A fixed proportion of fees are remitted to ICOMOS to support international activities and the remainder is retained by Australia ICOMOS for its own administration and activities.

If fees are being paid by an individual's employer, please ensure adequate individual identification accompanies payment.

For further information:

• See the Institutional Membership Policy or the Individual Membership Policy
• contact the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat: 03 9251 7131 austicomos@deakin.edu.au

Eligibility
Applicants with appropriate conservation experience over a substantial period of time (at least three years) currently practising with heritage conservation as their professional focus, within the terms of The Burra Charter and the Ethical Commitment Statement for ICOMOS Members are eligible to be Full International Members.

A discounted rate of membership is available to eligible Full International Members under 30 years of age (known as Young Professionals) or those who have qualified as Full International Members and are now retired or unwaged.

Benefits:

• Weekly email news with information about national and international activities, current heritage issues and employment opportunities;
• Subscription to the Australia ICOMOS refereed journal Historic Environment;
• Regular newsletters from ICOMOS headquarters in Paris;
• International membership card which can be used for discounts for some historic properties, museums and heritage organisations internationally and in Australia;
• The right to use the post-nominal M. ICOMOS;
• Opportunities to participate in national and international ICOMOS activities including the national and international Executive Committee and international Scientific Committees/expert panels and advisory committees;
• Voting rights in Australia ICOMOS;
• Professional networking opportunities;
• Discounts at ICOMOS functions and conferences; and
• Discounts on ICOMOS publications.

Application requirements:

• At least three years professional experience with a core focus on heritage conservation;
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to practice within the terms of the Burra Charter and the Ethical Commitment Statement;
• A completed application form with signed nominations by two financial, Full International Members of ICOMOS;
• A brief (50-100 words) statement from one of your nominators supporting your application;
• A statement of relevant professional experience;
• A full Curriculum Vitae; and
• Payment of the correct fee.

Additional requirements:

Full International Members, now retired or unwaged
For the first application for membership in this category, evidence that a person is now unwaged or retired is required. After this time, evidence may be requested at the discretion of the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat.

Young Professional
Evidence of age under 30 years at the time of application and renewal is required.

Membership Fee:

The Full International Membership Fee is set by the Australia ICOMOS Executive and published on the web, in brochures and in the email news.

• Unwaged or retired Full International Members pay half the Full International Membership fee.
• Young Professional Members pay half the Full International Membership fee.

ASSOCIATES

Eligibility

This category of membership is designed for three groups:

1. Prospective members who do not meet the requirements for Full International Membership can be admitted as Associate Members until such time as they are able to qualify for Full International Membership. Students fit this category.
2. Individuals who have a professional interest in heritage conservation and may undertake some work in this area but do not have cultural heritage as their core focus.
3. Individuals who may be interested in Australia ICOMOS but do not need the international component of Full International Membership.

A discounted rate of membership is available to eligible Associate Members who are now retired or unwaged.

Benefits:

• Weekly email news with information about national and international activities,
• current heritage issues and employment opportunities;
• Subscription to the Australia ICOMOS refereed journal Historic Environment;
• Opportunities to participate in some national ICOMOS activities and reference groups;
• Professional networking opportunities;
• Discounts at ICOMOS functions and conferences; and
• Discounts on ICOMOS publications.

Application requirements:

• A completed application form (nominators are not required for Associate Members);
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Burra Charter and the Ethical Commitment Statement;
• A statement of relevant professional experience;
• A full Curriculum Vitae; and
• Payment of the correct fee.

Additional requirements:

Associate Members, retired or unwaged
For the first application for membership in this category, evidence that a person is unwaged or retired is required. After this time, evidence may be requested at the discretion of the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat.

Students
Evidence of full time student enrolment at the time of application and renewal is required.

Associates Fee:

The Full International Membership Fee is set by the Australia ICOMOS Executive and published on the web, in brochures and in the email news.

• Associate Members pay three quarters of the Full International Membership fee.
• Unwaged or retired Associate Members pay one quarter of the Full International Membership fee.
• Student Associate Members pay one quarter of the Full International Membership fee.

SUBSCRIBERS (Individuals and Libraries)

Eligibility

This category of membership is designed for individuals and libraries who wish to be informed about ICOMOS activities. Applications for subscription are automatically accepted by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat. Arrangements for subscriptions are based on the calendar year rather than the financial year.

Benefits:

• Weekly email news with information about national and international activities, current heritage issues and employment opportunities; and
• Subscription to the Australia ICOMOS refereed journal Historic Environment.

Applications requirements:

• A completed application form (nominators are not required for Subscribers).
• Payment of the correct fee.

Subscriber Fee:

The Full International Membership Fee is set by the Australia ICOMOS Executive and published on the web, in brochures and in the email news.

• Subscribers pay three quarters of the Full International Membership fee.
  

Membership and subscription fees

Annual fees are based on financial years. Library Subscriptions are based on calendar years. They are revised periodically by the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee.

For 2007-2008, including 10% GST, these fees are:

	Full International Members	Fee
	Institutional/Corporate With international component	$594.00 (Inc GST)
	Individual With international component	$198.00 (Inc GST)
	Individual - retired/unwaged With international component	$99.00 (Inc GST)
	Young Professional (under 30 years) With international component	$99.00 (Inc GST)
	Associate Members
	Associate No international component	$148.50 (Inc GST)
	Associate - retied/unwaged No international component	$49.50 (Inc GST)
	Students (full time enrolment) No international component	$49.50 (Inc GST)
	Subscribers [calendar year subscriptions only]
	Subscriber - Individual No international component	$148.50 (Inc GST)
	Subscriber - library No international component	$148.50 (Inc GST)