TITLE 16 OCCUPATIONAL
AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
CHAPTER 28 SIGNED
LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
PART 5 CODE
OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
16.28.5.1 ISSUING
AGENCY: Regulation and Licensing Department, Signed
Language Interpreting Practices Board
[16.28.5.1 NMAC - N, 7/21/2009]
16.28.5.2 SCOPE: Any
and all individuals licensed under the New Mexico Signed Language Interpreting
Practices Act shall abide by the NAD-RID code of professional conduct.
[16.28.5.2 NMAC - N, 7/21/2009]
16.28.5.3 STATUTORY
AUTHORITY: These rules are promulgated
pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, Section 61-34-1
through 61-34-17.
[16.28.5.3 NMAC - N, 7/21/2009]
16.28.5.4 DURATION: Permanent
[16.28.5.4 NMAC - N, 7/21/2009]
16.28.5.5 EFFECTIVE
DATE: July 21, 2009, unless a later date is cited at
the end of this section.
[16.28.5.5 NMAC - N, 7/21/2009]
16.28.5.6 OBJECTIVE: The
objective of Part 5 is to outline standards in order to preserve integrity and
ethical principles of professionals serving the public in the signed language
interpreting practices field.
[16.28.5.6 NMAC - N, 7/21/2009]
16.28.5.7 DEFINITIONS: [RESERVED]
[Refer to 16.28.1.7
NMAC]
16.28.5.8 STANDARDS
OF PRACTICE:
A. NON-DISCRIMINATION: The licensee shall provide interpreting services
with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and values of an
individual; the licensee shall avoid discrimination on the basis of factors
that are irrelevant to the provision of interpreting services, including, but
not limited to race, creed, sex, age or disability.
B. CREDENTIALS: The
licensee shall accurately represent their professional qualifications and
credentials;
C. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW:
The licensee shall comply with all laws and regulations concerning the
profession.
D. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:
(1) Interpreters
adhere to standards of confidential communication.
(2) Interpreters
possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific
interpreting situation.
(3) Interpreters
conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting
situation.
(4) Interpreters
demonstrate respect for consumers.
(5) Interpreters
demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
(6) Interpreters
maintain ethical business practices.
(7) Interpreters
engage in professional development.
[16.28.5.8 NMAC - N, 07/21/09; A, 3/27/2021]
HISTORY OF 16.28.5 NMAC: [RESERVED]