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At the 2005 General Assembly in China, ICOMOS ratified the Eger-Xi’an Principles, which adopt a new membership structure for the International Scientific Committees (ISCs), as follows:

Expert Member Status (only available to International Members of US/ICOMOS)

1. ISCs must accept as Expert Members all ICOMOS members who meet the criteria adopted by each ISC, regardless of which National Committee they are affiliated with.

2. While this is not a certification process, it does constitute international recognition by ICOMOS of our members’ particular expertise.

3. To maintain Expert Member status, active participation in Committee research and project initiatives is required, as well as periodic attendance at ISC meetings and conferences, which are held in various places throughout the world.

Entry-Level Membership (only available to International Members of US/ICOMOS)

1. The Principles also provide for an entry-level membership for those whose experience is not yet sufficient to qualify as experts but who wish to develop a particular expertise.

2. Through mentoring and active participate in its activities, each ISC will assist entry-level members achieve expert status.

3. Each ISC will make its own determination regarding the level of membership the applicant is accepted.  Any member in disagreement with the ISC decision may appeal to the ICOMOS Scientific Council.

Application Procedures

In order to coordinate the membership of US/ICOMOS and the ISCs, International members should

1. Mark the appropriate committee(s) on the front of this form,

2. Submit the form with your annual International membership dues to US/ICOMOS, and

3. Enclose two (2) copies of you curriculum vitae or resume for each ISC you select.
   (Please mark the ISC name for which the CV is destined at the top of the first page of the CV.)

US/ICOMOS will keep one copy of your CV in our files and will send one to the chair of the respective ISCs.  International members may apply for membership in any number of International Scientific Committees, however please note that active participation is required to maintain Expert Membership Status.

National Affiliate and Student members

Since National Affiliate and Student members are only members of US/ICOMOS and not ICOMOS, you may indicate your area(s) of expertise or interest by marking the respective ISCs on the front, but with the understanding that your names will not be submitted to the ISC for consideration for Expert or Entry Level membership.  US/ICOMOS will use these selections to determine the US/ICOMOS Specialized Committees and interest groups.