| (1) | An interpreter must interpret any evidence that is given in a language which— |
| (b) | any party's representative; or |
| (c) | any party, if he or she is unrepresented, |
does not properly understand.
| (2) | The arbitrator must do his or her best to ensure that the interpreter is competent. If necessary the arbitrator can hear evidence about the interpreter's competence. |
| (3) | At the start of the hearing, the interpreter must make an oath or affirmation to the arbitrator that he or she will interpret accurately. |
| (4) | Every party must find out beforehand whether the evidence he or she will present needs to be interpreted. He or she must arrange with the arbitrator to have an interpreter available. If the arbitrator cannot arrange an interpreter the party must do so. |
| (5) | The State must pay the cost of the interpreter if — |
| (a) | the request for an interpreter was reasonable; and |
| (b) | the language to be interpreted is an official language. |
Otherwise the party who requests the interpretation must pay those costs.
