Translation Advisory Council 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 126  Salem OR 97310 oregon.gov/languages

Contact: TAC.info@sos.oregon.gov | 503-986-2312

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
February 15, 2023

TRANSLATION ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

The Secretary of State’s Translation Advisory Council will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 15, at 6 p.m. to begin work on Council bylaws, finalize the Council’s code of collaboration, and discuss upcoming Council activities in 2023.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 6 – 8 p.m.

• Link for remote attendance
• Agenda: 1) Welcome 2) Staff Report 3) Bylaws & code of collaboration 4) 2023 Council activities

The Council is not required to take public testimony.

The Council was created to make recommendations to the Secretary on matters of translation, including the translation of voters’ pamphlets prior to each election. Council members review translated voter information to ensure accuracy and retain the original tone and meaning in a culturally appropriate manner. The Council is comprised of five members who are appointed at large and translator members who have proficiency in one of the most commonly spoken languages in Oregon.

Additional information can be found on the Translation Advisory Council website.