STANDARDS
ATP Members: Rights and Obligations
- ATP members must be highly qualified skilled translators providing services in general areas, as well as in the most frequently requested areas
- ATP members must be familiar with the structure of the language from (into) which they translate/interpret and have sufficient vocabulary to provide high quality translation/interpreting
- ATP members must know the peculiarities of translation and interpreting, as well as meet common requirements
- ATP members must fulfill with dedication their obligations under concluded contracts and refrain from providing poor and/or negligent services
- ATP members must bear in mind the requirements of confidentiality, loyalty, decency, friendliness, courtesy, impartiality, neutrality in conducting translation/interpreting and be cautious not to show signs of bias, personal prejudices, preferential treatment when translating/interpreting
- ATP members must show interest for professional growth and development
- ATP members must act as good colleagues, provide mutual support and help to other ATP members
- ATP members must contribute to the development and growth of the ATP's professionalism and reputation
ATP Members' Rights and Obligations
Rights
ATP members have the right to:
- Attend all general meetings, make proposals and engage in decision-making following established proceedings
- Elect and be elected to the ATP's management and supervision bodies
- Enjoy deductions when buying the ATP's publications and materials for professional training and development, or get such publications for free
- Get deductions or enjoy free training by the ATP
- Get consulting and support from other ATP members with regard to professional issues or difficulties
- Request ATP's help in resolving conflicts or disputes with third parties
- Use the ATP logo and name for individual professional promotion
- Be on the translator/interpreter list published on the ATP's webpage
- Be informed and involved in decision making on amending statutory acts or regulations on the ATP's activity, as well as other internal acts of the ATP
- attend events organized by the ATP for members
- propose and organize events aiming at professional development and financial sustainability of the ATP
- make donations for ATP’s development
Obligations
ATP members must:
- attend all general meetings and engage in decision-making following established proceedings
- pay membership fees
- promote ATP whenever possible
- show loyalty, kindness, friendliness, support in their interactions with other ATP members
- strive continuously to improve their professional performance
- share expertise and professional knowledge with other ATP members