The commission may promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to, but not limited to:
- (1) The form and content of certification applications and the procedures for filing an application for an initial certification and renewal certification in this state;
- (2) Fees required for the operation of the certification system, including, but not limited to, application fees, evaluation fees, renewal fees, conversion fees or any other fees relating to the certification;
- (3) The certifications recognized as qualifying credentials for initial or conversion certification;
- (4) Establishment of policy and procedure for conversion with other states' certification systems;
- (5) Guidelines for the use of interpreters according to their level of certification;
- (6) Maintenance and upkeep of skills, also known as continuing education or professional development training;
- (7) Minimum educational, training, experience and any necessary and appropriate certifications for interpreter trainers, as well as any necessary continuing education and training requirements for interpreter trainers;
- (8) Any other necessary and proper rules, decision or policy in regard to evaluation, certification and maintaining a certification according to the procedures set forth in chapter 536.
(L. 1994 S.B. 568 § 5)