Board of Certification of Interpreters
1500 Southridge Drive
Suite 201
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 526-5205 ext. V/TTY
Fax: (573) 526-5209
Email: bci@mcdhh.mo.gov
Website: http://www.mcdhh.mo.gov/certificationsystem.shtml
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 209.287
Department: Elementary and Secondary Education
Mission:
The Board for Certification of Interpreters works to provide at least a minimum competency of interpreting skill and knowledge; to assure that skills can be maximized through training, professional development and workshops for maintenance to insure the standardization of licensure; and to insure the rights of deaf/hearing consumers and interpreters in Missouri.
Function:
The Board for Certification of Interpreters evaluates and certifies interpreters; establishes guidelines for interpreters according to their level or certification; maintains the quality of interpreting services; and provides interpreter training workshops to update knowledge and improve skills.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: not less than 2 meetings per year
Location of meetings: Jefferson City
Duration of meetings: 1 day
Preparation time for meetings: 1 day
Total time commitment: 8 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 5
Appointed members: 5
Term length: 3 years, 1 reappointment allowed
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: Member Requirements: 2 members must be deaf; 2 must be certified interpreters; 1 must be either deaf or a certified interpreter.
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes