Background
In recent years, there has been controversy over some aspects of the expanding role of CORGI. Some gas installers feel the organization is overbearing and an excessive financial burden, and that little is being done to stop unregistered installers operating. ARGI formed mainly as a consequence of this.
Registration (free web membership). Membership figures are not published. In total there are around 55,000 CORGI registered businesses in the UK employing nearly 110,000 gas operatives, so there remains scope for the expansion of ARGI.
During 2006 ARGI gained credibility and was invited by CORGI to join the CORGI Principal Representative Body (formerly the CORGI Council) and was represented during the latest Fundamental Review of Gas Safety conducted by the HSE. Many in the Industry have never had contact Argi until this time, though its name is put on lists of attendees by those wishing to be seen.
The committee members are elected. There are regular meetings held and full members may vote on the resolutions. There is a published mission statement, articles of association, statement of association policies, code of conduct. Argi aims to benefit the gas industry and the public.
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