§ 15-1-14 - Participation in Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification; powers - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 15-1-14 (2010)
15-1-14. Participation in Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification; powers

The Supreme Court may enter into and participate in the Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification established August 2, 1997, as amended August 1, 1998, and in other similar multistate agreements and cooperative programs for the training, testing, and certification of interpreters. Such consortia, multistate agreements, and cooperative programs may:

(1) Utilize the auspices and services of the National Center for State Courts;

(2) Provide for the common development, sharing, and distribution of tests, standards, educational materials, and programs and related work, and further provide for the copyright and other protection of intellectual property;

(3) Charge fees for membership and other services and retain funds;

(4) Provide for governance and management; and

(5) Perform such other services and functions as may be reasonably related to such purposes and functions.