AICP Code of Ethics 4

Question 1

A planner is asked to provide expert testimony supporting a position they believe is factually incorrect. The AICP Code requires the planner to:

Accepted Answer

Decline to provide testimony that contradicts their professional judgment

Answer

Planners must only provide testimony and opinions that reflect their genuine professional judgment.

Question 2

Which action by an AICP planner would most directly violate the obligation to 'avoid conflict of interest'?

Accepted Answer

Voting on a zoning change for a property in which the planner holds a financial stake

Answer

Participating in a decision affecting property in which the planner has a financial interest is a direct conflict of interest violation.

Question 3

The AICP Code requires planners to 'recognize the rights of citizens to participate in planning decisions.' This means planners must:

Accepted Answer

Create genuine opportunities for community input that influence outcomes

Answer

Meaningful participation means more than procedural compliance—it requires genuinely incorporating community input into decision-making.

Question 4

Under the AICP Code, what is a planner's ethical obligation when they discover a zoning code they administer may have a disparate impact on a protected class?

Accepted Answer

Bring the potential discriminatory impact to the attention of decision-makers

Answer

Planners have an obligation to identify and raise issues of discriminatory impact within their professional capacity.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a planner meeting the Code's obligation to 'contribute to the development of the profession'?

Accepted Answer

Mentoring emerging planners and sharing knowledge through professional organizations

Answer

Contributing to the profession includes mentoring, knowledge sharing, and active participation in professional advancement.

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AICP Code of Ethics 4