PIBC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Question 1

The first of two basic concepts ethical planning professionals members should be governed by is:

Answer 1

14.1.1 They must be competent.

This means:

14. 1.1.1 They must know the competencies for their area of practice; and
15. 1.1.2 They must be able to successfully apply the competencies.

Question 2

The second of two basic concepts ethical planning professionals members should be governed by is:

Answer 2

14.1.2 They must have integrity.

This means:

14. 1.2.1 They must have a keen sense of responsibility to their profession and employers and the public; and
15. 1.2.2 They must retain a sense of independence that will enable them to exercise their professional judgment independently and without bias.

Question 3

As per 14.2.1, in order to comply with the two basic ethical planning concepts of competency and integrity, members shall:

Answer 3

Practice sustainable planning that considers the use of society’s resources and the needs of future generations;
(Similar to CIP Value 1)

Question 4

As per 14.2.2, in order to comply with the two basic ethical planning concepts of competency and integrity, members shall:

Answer 4

Value both the natural and human environments and understand their interrelationships;
(Similar to CIP Value 3)

Question 5

As per 14.2.3, in order to comply with the two basic ethical planning concepts of competency and integrity, members shall:

Answer 5

Acknowledge that planning decisions can have effects that cross jurisdictional boundaries;
(Similar to CIP Value 2)

Question 6

As per 14.2.4, in order to comply with the two basic ethical planning concepts of competency and integrity, members shall:

Answer 6

Balance the interests of communities with the interests of individuals;
(Similar to CIP Value 6)

Question 7

As per 14.2.5, in order to comply with the two basic ethical planning concepts of competency and integrity, members shall:

Answer 7

Strive to continuously improve their knowledge of applicable planning theory and practice; and
(Not included in CIP Statement of Values)

Question 8

As per 14.2.6, in order to comply with the two basic ethical planning concepts of competency and integrity, members shall:

Answer 8

Foster meaningful public participation by all segments of society.
(Similar to CIP Value 7)

Question 9

Code of Professional Conduct Overview Statement

Answer 9

The professional nature of their work requires the acceptance by members of principles of conduct in their relations with the public, fellow members of their profession, their employers or clients, their assistants, and students of the profession.

Question 10

As per 14.4.1, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Public Interest, members shall:

Answer 10

Practice in a manner that respects the diversity, needs, values and aspirations of the public and encourages discussion of these matters;
(Similar to CIP Value 5 and somewhat Value 7)

Question 11

As per 14.4.2, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Public Interest, members shall:

Answer 11

Provide full, clear and accurate information on planning matters to decision-makers and members of the public, while recognizing the employer or client’s right to confidentiality and the importance of timely reporting;
(Not included in CIP Values)

Question 12

As per 14.4.3, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Public Interest, members shall:

Answer 12

Acknowledge the inter-related nature of planning decisions and the consequences for natural and human environments; and
(Combination of CIP Values 1,2 &3)

Question 13

As per 14.4.4, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Public Interest, members shall:

Answer 13

Provide opportunities for meaningful participation and education in the planning process to all interested parties.
(Similar to CIP Value 7)

Question 14

As per 14.5.1, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 14

Provide independent professional opinion to clients, employers, the public, and tribunals;

Question 15

As per 14.5.2, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 15

Perform work only within their areas of professional competence;

Question 16

As per 14.5.3, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 16

Work with integrity and professionalism;

Question 17

As per 14.5.4, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 17

Undertake planning services with diligence and render services with appropriate preparation;

Question 18

As per 14.5.5, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 18

Acknowledge the values held by the client or employer in work performed, unless such values conflict with other aspects of this Code;

Question 19

As per 14.5.6, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 19

Respect the client or employer’s right to confidentiality of

information gathered through a professional relationship, unless such right conflicts with other aspects of this Code;

Question 20

As per 14.5.7, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 20

Inform the client or employer in the event of a conflict between the values or actions of the client or employer and those of this Code in a timely manner;

Question 21

As per 14.5.8, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 21

Ensure timely and full disclosure to a client or employer of a possible conflict of interest arising from the member’s private or professional activities;

Question 22

As per 14.5.9, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 22

Not offer or accept any financial or other inducement, including prospective employment, that could, or could appear to, influence or affect professional opportunities or planning advice;

Question 23

As per 14.5.10, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 23

Not, as an employee of a public planning agency, give
professional planning advice for compensation to a private client or employer within the jurisdiction of the public agency without disclosure to the agency and written consent; and

Question 24

As per 14.5.11, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to Clients and Employers, members shall:

Answer 24

Not, as a consultant to a public planning agency during the period of contract with the agency, give professional planning advice for compensation to others within the jurisdiction of the agency without disclosure to the agency and written consent in situations where there is the possibility of a conflict of interest arising.

Question 25

As per 14.6.1, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 25

Maintain an appropriate awareness of contemporary planning philosophy, planning theory and practice by obtaining professional education throughout their planning career, including compliance with the Institute’s continuous professional learning requirements;

Question 26

As per 14.6.2, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 26

Not in professional practice, extra-professional activities or in private life, engage in dishonourable or questionable conduct that may cast doubt on their professional competence or integrity or that may reflect adversely on the integrity of the profession;

Question 27

As per 14.6.3, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 27

Ensure that advertising or promotional activities fairly and
accurately communicate the expertise and skills offered, including professional qualifications and affiliations, education and experience;

Question 28

As per 14.6.4, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 28

Act toward other members and colleagues in a spirit of fairness and consideration and not falsely or maliciously injure the professional reputation, prospects or practice of another member or other colleagues;

Question 29

As per 14.6.5, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 29

Respect colleagues in their professional capacity and when evaluating the work of another member, show objectivity and fairness and avoid ill-considered or uninformed criticism of the competence, conduct or advice of the member;

Question 30

As per 14.6.6, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 30

Not attempt to supplant another member once made aware that definitive steps have been taken toward the other’s employment;

Question 31

As per 14.6.7, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 31

Only sign, stamp or seal a final drawing, specification, plan, report or other document actually prepared or checked by the member;

Question 32

As per 14.6.8, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 32

Report to the Institute the behaviour of any member believed to be in breach of this Code or the bylaws of the Institute in a timely manner;

Question 33

As per 14.6.9, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 33

Only make public statements on behalf of the Institute if

authorized to do so;

Question 34

As per 14.6.10, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 34

Comply with any reasonable request of the Institute for
information or for the co-operation of the member in pursuit of any Institute objective, including cooperation with any Institute disciplinary process; and

Question 35

As per 14.6.11, in order to comply with the Planner’s Responsibility to the Profession and Other Members, members shall:

Answer 35

Respect the process and decision of any review or disciplinary process.