When people say one thing and mean another its called politics, when organisers say one thing and mean another its called a mistake, when the ACU say one thing and mean another its called information.
For various good reasons, Dave, it wouldn't be a runner.
Cargo will explain why it wouldn't do the IOM any good.
However, if the IOM Centre were to cut itself off from the ACU and apply for independent affiliation to the FIM, that could be a different kettle of herring!!