Ethics

Question 1

How many sections are there in the AICP Code of Ethics?

Answer 1

There are five sections: A, B, C, D, and E:
A: Principles to Which We Aspire
B: Our Rules of Conduct
C: Advisory Opinions
D: Adjudication of Complaints of Misconduct
E: Discipline of Members

Question 2

What is in Section D of the AICP Code of Ethics?

Answer 2

Adjudication of Complaints of Misconduct:

• Filing a Complaint
• Preliminary Review
• Fact Gathering
• Exploration of Settlement
• Decision
• Appeal

Question 3

Under the AICP Code of Ethics, where is an ethics complaint sent?

Answer 3

To the AICP Ethics Officer on a form developed by the Ethics Officer and posted on the AICP website.

Question 4

If AICP membership has been revoked, when can a planner petition the Ethics Committee for reinstatement?
And, if the reinstatement is denied, when can a subsequent petition be filed?

Answer 4

Five years; if the Ethics Committee denies the petition, the planner can file a subsequent petition after twelve (12) months.

Question 5

Under the AICP Code of Ethics, how long does a complainant have to appeal a decision by the Ethics Officer that no violation occurred?

Answer 5

20 days