PURPOSE: This rule provides information in relation to the performance evaluation.

1. (1) The form, content, method of administration, passing standards and schedule of the performance evaluation shall be determined by the board, and the date and place of the evaluation shall be announced as far in advance as is practicable.
2. (2) The Board for Certification of Interpreters will offer performance evaluations as often as the need arises, but not less than twice a year.
3. (3) The performance evaluation will be offered by the Board for Certification of Interpreters.
4. (4) The applicant will be notified as to the date and time of the performance evaluation by letter no less than four (4) weeks prior to the day of the performance evaluation.

5. (5) The applicant shall submit the performance evaluation fee postmarked three (3) weeks prior to the day of the performance evaluation.

   1. (A) If no fee is received, the applicant scheduled for the performance evaluation will lose the slot in the testing rotation.
   2. (B) Failure to appear for a scheduled performance evaluation without prior notice, except in emergencies, will result in forfeiture of the fee.

6. (6) When an evaluation slot becomes available, the next applicant will be notified immediately by letter or phone. The applicant will have the opportunity to appear for the performance evaluation.

   1. (A) The applicant shall submit the performance evaluation fee as soon as possible prior to the evaluation.

7. (7) The evaluators will inform the applicant of his/her score after the evaluation.

   1. (A) The applicant will be notified of the permit or certification level granted.
   2. (B) The applicant will be given feedback regarding strengths and weaknesses as assessed by the evaluation team.

8. (8) A wallet-sized certificate or permit bearing the commission executive director’s signature will be issued in conjunction with the level granted by the evaluation team within thirty (30) days.

   1. (A) A wall certificate may be issued based on the applicant’s preference upon payment of the appropriate fee.

9. (9) If the applicant is unable to obtain the minimum score for certification or permit, no certification or permit will be issued.

   1. (A) The applicant must refrain from further evaluations for a period of six (6) months.

10. (10) The applicant may reapply for the performance evaluation by filing an application along with the application fee on or after the six (6)-month period. The written examination will be waived.

    1. (A) The applicant shall be notified of the next available evaluation slot as outlined in this rule.

AUTHORITY: sections 209.295(8) and 209.299, RSMo 1994.* Original rule June 20, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997.

*Original authority 1994.