Code of Ethics Flashcards
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An AICP planner discovers that a colleague fabricated data in a public report. What is the planner's ethical obligation?
Answer: Report the misconduct to AICP
AICP members have an obligation to report unethical conduct by fellow planners to the appropriate authority.
Which of the following best describes a planner's obligation under the AICP Code when serving a client whose goals conflict with the public interest?
Answer: The planner must prioritize the public interest over the client's interest
The AICP Code places the public interest above obligations to clients or employers.
A planner is offered free tickets to a sporting event by a developer whose project is under review. Under AICP ethics, the planner should:
Answer: Decline the gift to avoid a conflict of interest
Planners must avoid gifts from parties with interests in decisions they influence to prevent conflicts of interest.
The AICP Code of Ethics identifies which primary responsibility as the foundation of planning practice?
Answer: Serving the public interest
The foundational principle of AICP ethics is that planners owe their primary obligation to the public interest.
Which scenario represents a planner fulfilling the obligation to 'expand choice and opportunity for all persons'?
Answer: Advocating for affordable housing options in an exclusionary zoning area
Expanding choice and opportunity means actively working to reduce exclusion and increase access for underserved populations.
Under the AICP Code, a planner who disagrees with a client's legally permissible but ethically questionable project should first:
Answer: Clearly communicate their concerns to the client
The Code requires planners to communicate ethical concerns clearly before taking more drastic steps such as withdrawal.
The AICP Code's requirement to 'be honest' applies in which of the following situations?
Answer: All professional communications including testimony, reports, and public statements
The honesty obligation under the AICP Code applies comprehensively across all professional communications and contexts.