AICP – Ethics Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions

AICP – Ethics Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions Who does the "AICP Code of Ethics" apply to? This code applies to all certified planners. Violating the AICP Code of Ethics can result in the loss of certification. The code also includes the procedures for filing a complaint. Candidates should understand how the AICP investigates and resolves alleged violations. Note that in October 2009, there was an amendment to the Code of Ethics with the addition of Part D. Who does the "APA Code of Ethics" apply to? This code applies to all planners and public officials involved in planning. Under the AICP code of ethics, what is the primary obligation of a planner? to serve the public interest "Under the AICP Code of Ethics, a planner's primary obligation is to serve the public interest. A planner's responsibility to the public interest includes which of the following? (A) Having special concern for the long-range consequences of present actions. (B) Providing a citizens group with information not in the public record. (C) Allowing citizen groups to develop land use alternatives. (D) Providing high-quality customer service." The answer is "A." A planner is obligated to have special concern for the long-range consequences of present actions. None of the other responses are specifically included in the Code of Ethics. "Which of the following is NOT considered to be a planner's primary obligation to serve the public interest under the AICP Code of Ethics? (A) Have special concern for long range consequences. (B) A planner must exercise independent professional judgment on behalf of clients and employers. (C) Providing opportunities for meaningful citizen participation. (D) Seek social justice by working to expand choice and opportunity for all." The answer is "B." Exercising independent judgment is part of the planner's responsibility to clients and employers, not to the public. Through memorization of the code of ethics candidates would be able to quickly determine the correct answer. "A city planner reviewed the rezoning of a property for a 1,000-unit planned unit development. In your staff report you recommended against the approval of this project. The developer approaches the planner and tries to recruit her to join his firm to work on this multi-phase development. The planner accepts a position with another city instead. However, this position does not work out as expected and after working 13 months for the consulting firm, the planner decides to accept a position with the development company working on the buildout of the planned unit development. How would you describe the planner's action? (A) Acceptable, eleven months is sufficient time. (B) Acceptable, employment in the consulting firm automatically absolved the planner from any involvement in the project. (C) Unacceptable, a planner must never accept employment