Governmental Membership Application |

Category represents multi-national, regional and local government bodies including educational, scientific, economic and cultural divisions involved in design-related or built environment issues, design advocacy councils, and trade commissions. Government members are uniquely positioned to work with IFI in the development and implementation of design policy.

IMPORTANT: Estimated time to complete this online application is 2-3 hours. Please make sure you have all the information required before you start the process. It is recommended you download PDF version of the application and gather your materials before you start to fill out the application online. Please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat at staff@ifiworld.org if you should have any queries.

Government Membership

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General Information
Institution Name*
Year Founded*
Organization initials*
(official abbreviation or acronyms)
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Fax
Email*
Official Website Address*
Facebook Page URL
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Twitter Page URL
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LinkedIn Page URL
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Instagram Page URL
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Website Address of Interiors Department
Language of operations
Other Language

Chairman/CEO/Executive Director
Name*
Salutation First Last
Position/Title*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*

Primary Administrative Contact
Name*
Salutation First Last
Position/Title*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*

Billing/Invoicing additional contact
Name*
Salutation First Last
Position/Title*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*

Application
Member profile for IFI handbook and website*
(500 words max).
Logo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png.
We recommend uploading a square image of 300px by 300px.
Profile Banner
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png.
Please upload an image to fit 800px by 300px (if the image is larger some cropping may occur)
Why do you wish to join IFI and what are your expectations for your IFI membership?*
What strategies does your organisation employ to advance the interiors profession?*
What is your organization’s definition of interior design?*
What is your organization’s definition of interior architecture?*
Is your government body/agency committed to developing a Design Policy? How?*

Application (Continued)
What are the principal aims and activities of your organisation? Examples: the professional interests of interior designers/architects, the interests of industry/commerce, government or public concerns regarding interior design/architecture etc.*
How is your organization financed? Examples: members’ fees, subscriptions, donations, grants by industry, by government, etc. Please provide a general description, listing what percentage of your budget comes from various sources*
How is your organization governed? Examples: by a council, election by members, general assembly, period/term office etc. If available, please provide an explanatory document.*
Please list the names and titles of persons responsible for the direction of your organization. This could include the board of directors, executive council members, etc.*
One (1) per line. Eg. Greg Tobald - Chief Revenue Officer
Please list and describe any other organizations in your country which are concerned with interior design/architecture.*
What are the principal publications and documents published or sponsored by your organisations?*

Fees & Payment
Membership fees are established at the IFI General Assembly held every two years as voted by IFI Members.

For the 2020-2021 term, Governmental Membership Fees are annually:
- US $2,500 (+ USD $1,000 one-time administration fee)

Your membership is activated annually upon receipt of your fees in full. Upon receipt, you will receive your Annual Membership Certificate and an IFI Member logo for the year.

It is your responsibility to your organisation and the profession to ensure that your membership fees are paid on-time.
Declaration
1. The statutory aims and objectives of our Association as defined in the attached document Appendix “A”.

2. I/We have acquainted ourselves with the following IFI documents:
a) Articles and By-Laws
b) Definition of an Interior Architect/Interior Designer
c) Model of Code of Professional Conduct for Professional Designers
d) IFI Policy and Guidelines for Member Engagement
e) Minimum requirements for professional qualifications for an Interior Designer *
f) Questionnaire

3. And I/We declare that our organization is ready to identify itself with these documents and to take on the consequent duties and responsibilities.
- I/We Declare
Authorised individual's name*
Official position/Title*
Electronic Signature*

Governmental Membership Application

Government Membership

Step 1 of 7

General Information

Chairman/CEO/Executive Director

Primary Administrative Contact

Billing/Invoicing additional contact

Application

Application (Continued)

Fees & Payment