Procedural Provisions Flashcards
Section C - E of the Code of Ethics
True/False: Any person, whether or not an AICP member, may seek informal advice from the Ethics Officer?
True
True/False: Any AICP member may seek a formal opinion from the Ethics Committee, on any matter related to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
True
From time to time, the Ethics committee may issue _______ applying the Code to ethical matters related to planning.
Opinions
What are the steps to seek informal advice from the Ethics Officer?
Contact the Ethics Officer to arrange a time to discuss the issue. The EO will schedule a call to provide advice.
True/False: Informal advice will be given in writing.
False - Informal advice will be given orally.
True/False: The EO does not keep of record of issues raised and informal advice given
False - There is a record kept by the EO of all informal advice
True/False: Informal advice is not binding on AICP
True
True/False: The Ethics Committee can consider a charge of misconduct against a Certified Planner who relied on informal advice
True
True/False: Members should send a detailed description of relevant facts and a clear statement of the question to the EO in order to receive a formal opinion from the Ethics Committee?
True
The EO shall review each such request and determine whether there is _________ __________ to permit a _______ _________ _________ or whether additional information is required.
sufficient information - fully informed response.
True/False. The Ethics Committee will issue an Advisory Opinion if it determines the request concerns past conduct that may be subject of a charge of misconduct.
False - they will NOT
True/False: The Committee can but is not required to, provide a reason for a decision to not issue an opinion.
True
If the Ethics Committee determines to issue an Advisory Opinion, it will endeavor to do so within ______ days after receiving all information necessary to the provision of the opinion.
90 days
True/False: Advisory Opinions can be given orally
False - They are given in writing
Any member who acts in compliance with a formal _______ _________ will have a defense to a charge of misconduct that is based on conduct permitted by the Opinion.
Advisory Opinion.
True/False: A formal advisory opinion can be issued without request of a member?
True - when it believes that an opinion will be useful guidance to members
How are formal advisory opinions published?
In writing and they are visible to the entire membership
What can be done if a member disagrees with a formal opinion issued? What are the steps taken by the EO and EC
Write to the EO explaining the members thinking and requesting consideration. The EO transmits communications to the EC and the EC will determine if any changes will be made.
When is the annual report filed? And what does it contain?
Prior to Jan 31 of each year the EO files their annual report of all formal advisory opinions and all interpretations of the code to the AICP Commission and EC.
Who has the final publishing authority over the Annual report?
The AICP Commission
What does Section C contain?
Advisory Opinions
What are the headings in Section C?
- Intro
- Informal Advice
- Formal Advisory Opinion Requested by a Member
- Formal Advisory Opinions Issued without Request of a Member
- Annual Report of the EO
What does Section D contain?
The Adjudication of Complaints of Misconduct
How many headings are in Section D?
- Filing a complaint
- Preliminary Review
- Fact Gathering
- Exploring of Settlement
- Decision
- Appeal
- Effects of Dropping of Charges by Complainant or Resignation by Respondent
- Reporting