AIIC Statutes and Rules

As an international association, AIIC sets out the same basic rules for all its members around the world. These rules are approved by the AIIC Assembly and implemented by its executive bodies.

AIIC’s official languages are English and French. The Statutes and Regulations are therefore published only in these two languages.

Rules that apply throughout the Association (internationally)

The Statutes set out the structure and procedures of the organization and establish the requirements for membership and the rules for practising the profession.

The Code of Professioanl Ethics lays down professional rules on dealings with clients and between interpreters, covering such matters as confidentiality, quality assurance and working conditions.

The Professional Standards set out the conditions necessary to ensure high-quality interpreting while protecting the health and safety of interpreters.

Full information pertaining to the admissions procedure and language classification within AIIC can be found in the Regulations governing admissions and language classifications.

Other regulations such as the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, the Rules of Procedure of the Sectors, etc. can be found here.

Regulations of the Swiss Region

The structure of the Swiss region, its constitution, working methods and the remit of its committees are set out in the Regional regulations of the Swiss Region (in French). The Financial regulations of the Swiss Region (in French) contains provisions on budget, spending and responsible accounting.

The Document on regions also applies to work done at regional level.