Professional Codes of Ethics and Practice

Question 1

What are ethical standards?

Answer 1

Essential element that distinguishes professionals from non professionals.

Question 2

Codes of Ethics

Answer 2

Statements of general, philosophical principles that define the moral scope of the profession.

Question 3

Codes of Conduct/Practice

Answer 3

Present established rules for what forms of behaviour should be encouraged and/or not be permitted.

Question 4

Codes of Misconduct

Answer 4

Set out minimum legal requirements a professional member must meet in their practice.

Question 5

Two approaches for enforcing courts

Answer 5

1. Disciplinary process
2. Legal route and courts

Question 6

3 Sections of the CIP Code of Professional Conduct

Answer 6

1. Planner’s responsibility to the Public Interest
2. Planner’s responsibility to clients and employers
3. Planner’s responsibility to the Profession and Other Members