and a choice from certain broad technical fields. The examination papers are marked independently by two examiners. In cases where one examiner passes and the other fails the candidate, a third examiner is appointed, with the view to a 2/3 ruling. The interpreter examinations are held once or twice a year at different centres across the country, depending on demand. Interpreter accreditation is also available for South African Sign Language. Members who fail an examination must wait 12 months before attempting the exam again. A list of current accreditees are available on the institute's web site. Structure The institute is run by an executive comprising a chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, registrar and treasurer. The following committees have also been set up to guide the institute's activities: Accreditation and Ethics. SATI office-bearers and committee members work on a voluntary basis. Members of the executive are elected at an annual general meeting for a period of three years. Members of SATI may establish regional and subject-specific chapters. There are a number of chapters: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KZN, Free State & Northern Cape, Northwest and Emerging Practitioners. Publications Publications produced by the Institute are the Sworn Translation manual (guide to the practice of sworn translation in South Africa), and Bridging Language Barriers: SATI – The First Fifty Years (a history of the institute). Coat of arms In 1979 MAY, SATI applied for and registered a coat of arms at the South African State Herald. References External links South African Translators' Institute South African Translators' Institute South African Translators' Institute 1956 establishments in South Africa