Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

compatibilidad

English translation:

compatibility

Added to glossary by David Swain
Aug 27, 2014 14:44
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Spanish term

compatibilidad

Spanish to English Other Government / Politics Conflicts of interest
"Compatibilidad" here is the opposite of "incompatibilidad", meaning "conflict of interests". Is there a direct translation in English? If not, any suggestions on how to tackle this word?

Este epígrafe, que solo afecta, como es lógico, a los sujetos del artículo 2.1, es bastante extraño en su configuración, aun cuando supone un avance en materia de transparencia. Lo mismo pasa con el epígrafe f que sigue, que también trata el mismo tema. A partir del momento en que la ley entre en vigor, la Oficina de Conflictos de Interés (y sus homólogas autonómicas) deberá colgar en la página web correspondiente todas las resoluciones de autorización de compatibilidades de los empleados públicos. No está claro si se incluye aquí a los altos cargos, aunque, de acuerdo con la normativa estatal, se entiende que difícilmente un alto cargo puede tener compatibilidades. Además, quién es un alto cargo en un gobierno local, al igual que en ciertas autonomías, es algo dudoso. Lo que está claro es que no incluye a los cargos electos, ni a los responsables de los órganos constitucionales, ni a los jueces y fiscales. Con ello, se deja fuera a una parte importante de las personas con mayores problemas en este ámbito: los alcaldes y concejales y los diputados. En España tenemos un grave fallo normativo en esta materia, como diferentes instancias internacionales nos vienen recordando (entre las cuales, el Grupo de Estados Contra la Corrupción, GRECO) pues los electos tienen un sistema de conflictos de interés e incompatibilidades muy mal regulado y, lo que es peor aún, un sistema sin controles serios y con lagunas clamorosas. Poner en manos de los secretarios municipales el control de los conflictos de interés de los alcaldes y concejales es una vergüenza, y dejar que los propios diputados, a través de su comisión correspondiente, se den compatibilidades abiertamente ilegales o, como mínimo, inmorales también lo es. Al menos, con la LTBG vamos a poder conocer, si se cumple la ley –cosa dudosa–, las resoluciones de compatibilidad de los gobiernos locales sobre empleados públicos, que en algunos casos son abiertamente ilegales, o las que dé el Congreso a sus funcionarios (pues son empleados públicos). Pero no conoceremos las resoluciones de compatibilidad para alcaldes y concejales (¿existen?), ni para diputados y senadores. Los jueces y fiscales (aunque a estos últimos la ley no les afecta, pues por un error incomprensible la Fiscalía no es sujeto obligado) no son un problema, ya que su régimen es muy estricto y está bien controlado.

Discussion

David Swain (asker) Aug 27, 2014:
Gracias smartranslators. Es un término poco conocido en el Reino Unido. Puede que tienes razón. Voy a pensar en el asunto.
Hola David Aquí tienes una referencia que te puede servir de ayuda: Compatibility of Offices - Minnesota House of Representatives



www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/comptoff.pdf






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“Compatible” is a legal term applied to a combination of public offices that can be occupied simultaneously by one person without creating an impermisible conflict of interest.
“Incompatible,” when applied to a combination of public offices, means that an impermissible conflict of interest would exist if one person held them at the same time.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/comptoff.pdf
liz askew Aug 27, 2014:
Thank you David! There's hope for me yet:) I have been translating powers of attorney documents and guardianship documents, mainly through necessity, however I try to steer clear of legal stuff..
David Swain (asker) Aug 27, 2014:
That's a great suggestion Liz. Simple, but effective.
liz askew Aug 27, 2014:
I am not a legal bod, so I expect there is a "nice" way of saying this. My attempt = non conflict of interests
nweatherdon Aug 27, 2014:
I think it's kind of like accountability, like transparency & accountability as a combined means of preventing corruption in public sector, but the usage infers something about the very accounts themselves, I think. I was inclined to suggest "accountability", but this doesn't quite capture all aspects of the meaning.

I think you might have to opt for something awkward which explains it in more word.

It's something like "authorizing that accountability procedures have been followed through on". OK, I will suggest something like this.
David Swain (asker) Aug 27, 2014:
Thanks for the link Liz. What would the opposite of that be?
liz askew Aug 27, 2014:
David Swain (asker) Aug 27, 2014:
Hi Liz. Yes, it is to do with public/elected officials holding two jobs.
liz askew Aug 27, 2014:
Seems so:
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Ley Orgánica 53/84, de 26 de diciembre, de ...
ae.uhu.es/privado/.../Norma_091221121155.pdf
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trabajo y horario de los dos puestos y que se condiciona a su estricto .... Todas las resoluciones de compatibilidad para desempeñar un segundo puesto.
liz askew Aug 27, 2014:
Hi,
Is this to do with councillors/mayors holding two jobs, i.e. working in the private sector but serving the public as councillors/mayors?
David Swain (asker) Aug 27, 2014:
No worries. Thanks for the examples.
Darius Saczuk Aug 27, 2014:
aligning the interests of agents and owners: an empirical ...
iveybusinessjournal.com/.../aligning-the-i...
The year 2002 showed a better, but still, not total alignment of interests between senior management and shareowners; ...
David Swain (asker) Aug 27, 2014:
Thanks Dariusz. Could you point me to an example or two please?
Darius Saczuk Aug 27, 2014:
Alignment of interests is commonly used in US documents.

Proposed translations

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compatibility

That's the term posted. I don't know whether that is your question; it's too much trouble to find out. Try to be clear about what you are asking.
Note from asker:
Thanks for your help
Sometimes the simplest suggestions are the best :-)
Peer comment(s):

neutral philgoddard : The question is perfectly clear, and you haven't answered it.
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I anwered it directly and correctly as you may clearly see.
agree Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)
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Gracias, Smartranslators.
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accountability procedures have been fulfilled

As per note in the discussion.

I think this slightly awkward work around for the word captures a lot of the meaning.

Ideally, this can be communicated in as few words as the original, since the source text is very dense and concise.
Peer comment(s):

neutral philgoddard : No, it doesn't say accountability.
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no/non-conflict/s of interest

http://www.translatorscafe.com/tcterms/EN/mobile/qtn.aspx?id...

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Dual mandate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_mandate
In states with separation of powers, members, whether elected or not, of the ... [2] Prior to the first direct elections in 1979, the dual mandate was discussed. ... The issue of Moore holding both positions had brought the issue to the .... Spain[edit] ... that "dual government employment creates the potential for a conflict of interest .

p.s.
I can find no examples for "compatibility" in any case:)

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Note added at 27 mins (2014-08-27 15:11:48 GMT)
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Cheers!!

Keep it simple:)
Note from asker:
Ooops... I just posted this comment on the wrong answer. Here it is again on the right person's answer: Sometimes the simplest suggestions are the best :-)
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard : You beat me to it but I've left my answer as it includes some other suggestions.
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non-conflicting activities

I think this is a rare example of slightly too much context!

Here are a couple of the relevant passages to save you looking:

La Oficina de Conflictos de Interés ... deberá colgar en la página web correspondiente todas las resoluciones de autorización de compatibilidades de los empleados públicos.

No está claro si se incluye aquí a los altos cargos, aunque, de acuerdo con la normativa estatal, se entiende que difícilmente un alto cargo puede tener compatibilidades.

I agree with David that it means the opposite of "conflict of interest".

You may need to vary the translation each time to avoid excessive repetition; for example in some instances you could say "non-conflict of interest" or "other compatible activities".

Note from asker:
Thanks Phil, this is another good suggestion
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