AICP Code of Ethics Question and Answer 2023

What are the sections of the AICP Code of Ethics? - A: Principles to Which We Aspire B: Our Rules of Conduct C: Our Code Procedures D: Planners Convicted of Serious Crimes How many rules of conduct are there? - 26 Who can submit charges of misconduct? - Anyone, even anonymous people. Who initially handles charges of misconduct? - AICP Ethics Officer Can an AICP member be represented by legal counsel in ethics proceedings? - Yes How long does a respondent have to respond to a charge of misconduct? - 30 days after notification by the Ethics Officer, with a potential 15 day extension. Who can dismiss charges without merit? - AICP Ethics Officer Who is the hearing and appeal body for AICP ethics investigations? - AICP Ethics Committee What types of crimes result in automatic suspension? - Trust crimes: Fraud, perjury, tax evasion, bribery, extortion, theft Are automatic suspensions made at the time of indictment or conviction of a serious crime? - Conviction How does the Ethics Officer become aware of a serious crime being committed? - The planner is required to report convictions. How long do automatic suspensions last? - At least one year, or the date of release from incarceration. Who approves reinstatement after automatic suspension for a serious crime? - Ethics Committee How long must a planner wait before advocating a position on an issue that is adverse to a prior position? - 3 years (unless determined after consultation with qualified professionals that the change of position won't harm the prior client and the conflict is made clear in writing to the current client, who must also give written permission). How long must we wait before disclosing confidential client data? - Must maintain confidentialty indefinitely if requested unless required by law or to prevent a substantial injury to the public. If disclosing data, we must verify the facts and issues before disclosing. Can we perform work for a client that will also give us personal financial gain to our families? - Yes, but only after disclosure and consent from our client in writing. Can we moonlight for other planning work? - Only if our employer authorizes it. Can we volunteer to do other planning work outside our job? - Only if our employer authorizes it. Are we obligated to yield to our client regarding the objectives and nature of our work even if what they're asking for is poor planning practice? - Yes, unless the course of action is illegal or plainly inconsistent with our primary obligation to the public interest. What is our primary obligation? - To serve the public interest. How do people find out about ethics actions taken by the Ethics Officer or Committee? - Annual Report is published each year.