Should we charge for depreciation and damage?
- No, this is not a good idea
- Maybe charge a deposit against breakages to everyone
- A depreciation charge for all is a good idea
- A depreciation charge for projects, a deposit for affilliates
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Do you think it would be a sensible idea to charge projects and/or affilliates for expected depreciation and damage on gear which is borrowed from the library?
This is separate from any hire fees, or deposit against breakage.
Since gear does depreciate and can get broken, the Gear Officer could set a $ value on depreciation based on expected damage and so on, wihch would be charged against the project (and listed in the accounts as depreciation on assets) or charged ot the affilliate.
Of course, affilliates in particular would not like this as they expect to get the gear for free. However should we be covered for damage? Maybe an affilliate should give a deposit against excessive damage?
It occurs to me that some items are more prone to damage than others, and some are more fragile or vulnerable.
Thoughts?