OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION

§1.Objectives of the association:

  1. We undertake actions for the benefit of regular mutual contacts, exchange of information and experience, and provision of assistance to fellow members.
  2. We help to develop, promote and popularise the idea and practice of professional translation services.
  3. We cooperate with other associations, institutions and organisations following similar objectives.
  4. We propagate and disseminate the principles of professional conduct of translators and Translation Agencies.
  5. Our aim is to undertake all and any actions for the benefit and in the properly understood interest of the Association’s members, all Translation Agencies and translators.
  6. We undertake joint activities aimed at promoting and propagating the Association and the services of its members.

§2.The Association pursues its objectives by:

  1. Organising various meetings, conferences, symposia, training courses, internships, etc.
  2. Organising periodical or special meetings of Translation Agencies representatives; grand balls; events promoting the development of culture, science and leisure or joint undertakings, both of a commercial and non-commercial nature, aimed at propagating the Association’s objectives.
  3. Issuing a news bulletin related to the Association's activities.
  4. Raising funds for statutory objectives.
  5. Establishing insurance, advertising, special and fellow assistance funds.
  6. Providing professional assistance to the Association's members.
  7. Expressing opinions on legal acts by writing petitions and addressing authorities.
  8. Taking active part in making decisions important for Translation Agencies and translators.
  9. Promoting cooperation and mutual support of Association members.
  10. Cooperating with individuals and institutions with respect to gathering information and exchanging experiences related to translation services.
  11. Conducting activities to integrate members of the Association through cultural, recreational or social activity.