Ethics Cases of the Year

Learn firsthand how the AICP Code of Ethics emphasizes a commitment to equity and inclusion, to protecting the public interest, and to supporting AICP planners from frivolous complaints. Understand how the Code sets certified planners apart from others by focusing on integrity, appearance of fairness, and commitment to supporting fair and just communities.

Scenarios include real-life issues that came before the Ethics Officer in 2024, including handling potential conflicts of interest, managing private communication, and considering switching jobs from the public to the private sector within the same community. Learn how to readily access the Code and how to download a copy of the Ethics Pledge to display as a reminder to themselves and a notice to others that they adhere to a Code of Ethics.

Learn how to use the AICP Code of Ethics as a guide to ethical behavior in your planning practice and understand how the Code is designed to support all certified planners through challenging situations as long as their behavior is Code-consistent.