Knowledge of Code Flashcards
Based on knowledge of the specific codes, procedures, and advisory rulings
What are the five sections of the Code of Ethics and Conduct
A. Aspirational Principles
B. Rules of Conduct
C. Advisory Opinions
D. Adjudication of Complaint of Misconduct
E. Discipline of Members
What are the five headings of Section A?
People who participate in the planning process shall..
1. continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest
2. do so with integrity
3. work to achieve economic, social, and racial equity
4. safeguard the public trust
5. improve planning knowledge and increase public understanding of planning activities
Which principle does this statement support? “Systematically and critically analyze ethical issues in the practice of planning. Strengthen organizational capabilities to apply ethical principles in serving the public, including establishing procedures that promote ethical behavior, mentoring emerging professionals in ethical behavior and holding individuals and organizations accountable for their conduct.
People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.
Which principle does this statement support? “Incorporate equity principles and strategies as the foundation for preparing plans and implementation programs to achieve more social and just decision-making. Implement for existing plans, regulations, policies and procedures, changes which can help overcome historical impediments to racial and social equity. Develop metrics and track plan implementation over time to measure and report progress towards achieving more equitable outcomes.”
People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.
Which principle does this statement support? Provide timely, adequate, clear, accessible, and accurate information on planning issues to all affected persons, to governmental bodies, to the public, to clients, and to decision makers.”
People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Facilitate the exchange of ideas and ensure that people have the opportunity for meaningful, timely, and informed participation in the development of plans and programs that may affect them. Participation should be broad enough to include those who lack formal organization or influence, especially underrepresented communities and marginalized people.”
People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Promote excellence in design. Conserve and preserve the integrity and heritage of the natural and built environment. Use principles of sustainability and resilience as guiding influences in our work. “
People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Identify the human and environmental consequences of alternative actions including the short and long-term costs and benefits. Identify social and cultural values which should be preserved as well as natural elements.”
People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Enhance our professional education and training in our career as well as in our ability to work as a participant in the planning process and with allied professionals. “
People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Educate and seek to empower the public about planning issues and their relevance to everyone’s lives. “
People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Describe and comment on the work and views of other professionals in a fair and professional manner. “
People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Respect the rights of all persons and groups and do not discriminate against or harass others.”
People who participate in the planning process shall do so with integrity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Create plans and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities, which in turn, structure prospects for upward economic mobility, a sense of belonging, and an enhanced quality of life. Recognize our unique responsibility to eliminate historic patterns of inequity tied to planning decisions represented in documents such as zoning ordinances and land use plans.”
People who participate in the planning process shall work to achieve economic, social and racial equity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Seek social justice by identifying and working to expand choice and opportunity for all persons , emphasizing our special responsibility to plan with those who have been marginalized or disadvantaged and to promote racial and economic equity. urge the alteration of policies, institutions, and decisions that do no help meet their needs.”
People who participate in the planning process shall work to achieve economic, social and racial equity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Recognize the work to mitigate the impacts of existing plans and procedures that result in patterns of discrimination, displacement, or environmental injustice. Plan for anticipated public and private sector investment in historically low-income neighborhoods to ensure benefits and defined by the local community. Promote an increase in the supply and quality of affordable housing and improve services and facilities with equal access for all residents, including people with disabilities.”
People who participate in the planning process shall work to achieve economic, social and racial equity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Promote the inherent rights of indigenous people and work with indigenous peoples on developments affecting them and their lands and resources.”
People who participate in the planning process shall work to achieve economic, social and racial equity.
Which principle does this statement support? “Pay special attention to the interrelatedness of decisions and their unintended consequences.”
People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.
Which principle does this statement support? “Have special concern for the long-range consequences of past and present actions.”
People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.
Which principle does this statement support? “Examine our own culture, practices, values, and professional positions in an effort to reveal and understand our conscious and unconscious biases and privileges as an essential first step so we can better serve a truly inclusive public interest promoting a sense of belonging “
People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.
Which principle does this statement support? “Be conscious of the rights of others. Develop skills that enable better communication and more effective, respectful, and compassionate planning efforts with all communities, especially underrepresented communities and marginalized people, so that they may fully participate in planning. Respect the experience, knowledge, and history of all people.”
People who participate in the planning process shall continuously pursue and faithfully serve the public interest.
Which principle does this statement support? “ Deal fairly with all participants in the planning process.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Exercise fair, honest, skilled, informed and independent professional judgment.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Do not let any official action be influenced by personal relationships.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Serve as advocates for the public or private sector only when the client’s objectives are legal and consistent with the public interest.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Avoid a conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in accepting assignments from clients or employers.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Disclose to the public all personal and pecuniary interests, considered broadly, that a participant, serving as an advisor or decision-maker, may have regarding any planning process decision to be made. If at all possible, abstain completely from direct or indirect participation as an advisory or decision-maker in any matter in which there is a personal or pecuniary interest, and leave any chamber in which such a matter is under deliberation.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Neither seek nor accept any gifts or favors, nor offer any, under circumstances in which it might reasonably be inferred that the gifts or favors were intended or expected to influence a participant’s objectivity as an advisor or decision-maker in the planning process.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Do not seek business by stating or implying the ability or willingness to influence decisions by improper means.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Expose corruption wherever discovered.”
People who participate in the planning process shall safeguard the public trust.
Which principle does this statement support? “Contribute to the development of, and respect for, our profession by improving knowledge and techniques, and sharing the results of experience and research that contribute to the body of planning knowledge. Make work relevant to solving community problems and increase the public’s understanding of planning activities.”
Practicing planners shall improve planning knowledge and increase public
understanding of planning activities.