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11.11111111111114 • This statement is a guide to ethical 'PIM.. ' �, - nity to have a meaningful role in the conduct for all who participate in the development of plans and programs; process of planning as advisors, advo- cates, and decision makers. It presents hilliall-Mll 3. strive to expand choice and opportu- a set of principles to be held in common ., . . --. nity for all persons,recognizing a spe- by certified planners, other practicing cial responsibility to plan for the needs planners, appointed and elected offi- • of disadvantaged groups and persons; cials, and others who participate in the .._.. .. ,...�.-M 1------------- 4. assist in the clarification of community process of planning. , . ` jt.'-'1--4'- planning process exists to serve . (PitiV'T1*t' j�1 i'\ 1 4. goals,objectives,and policies in plan- Themaking; the public interest.While the public in- terest is a question of continuous de- 5. ensure that reports, records, and any bate,both in its general principles and in . other non-confidential information its case-by-case applications,it requires a conscientiously • which is or will be,available to decision makers is held view of the policies and actions that best serve the • made available to the public in a convenient format entire community.Section A presents what we hold to be : and sufficiently in advance of any decision; necessary elements in such a view. 6. strive to protect the integrity of the natural envi- Planning issues commonly involve a conflict of values ronment and the heritage of the built environment; and,often,there are large private interests at stake.These • accentuate the necessity for the highest standards of ' 7. pay special attention to the interrelatedness of fairness and honesty among all participants. Section B • decisions and the long-range consequences of presents specific standards. present actions. Those who practice planning need to adhere to a special • set of ethical requirements that must guide all who aspire • B. Planning process participants continuously strive to to professionalism.These are presented in Section C. : achieve high standards of integrity and proficiency so that Section D is the translation of the principles above into • public respect for the planning process will be maintained. the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The • Planning Process Participants should: Code is formally subscribed to by each certified planner.It • • includes an enforcement procedure that is administered 1. exercise fair honest and independent judgment in by AICP.The Code,however,provides for more than the their roles as decision makers and advisors; minimum threshold of enforceable acceptability. It also . 2. make public disclosure of all "personal interests" sets aspirational standards that require conscious striving • they may have regarding any decision to be made in to attain. the planning process in which they serve, or are The ethical principles derive both from the general : requested to serve as advisor or decision maker(see values of society and from the planner's special respon- . also Advisory Ruling Number 2, "Conflicts of In- sibility to serve the public interest. As the basic values • terest When a Public Planner Has a Stake in Private of society are often in competition with each other, so • Development"under Section D); do these principles sometimes compete. For example, • the need to provide full public information may corn- • 3. define "personal interest" broadly to include any pete with the need to respect confidences. Plans and . actual or potential benefits or advantages that they, programs often result from a balancing among divergent • a spouse, family member or person living in their interests. An ethical judgment often also requires a • household might directly or indirectly obtain from conscientious balancing,based on the facts and context : a planning decision; of a particular situation and on the entire set of ethical principles. • 4. abstain completely from direct or indirect partici- This statement also aims to inform the public gener- • pation as an advisor or decision maker in any ally.It is also the basis for continuing systematic discus- • matter in which they have a personal interest,and sion of the application of its principles that is itself leave any chamber in which such a matter is under essential behavior to give them daily meaning. : deliberation,unless their personal interest has been • made a matter of public record; their employer, if A. The planning process must continuously pursue and • any, has given approval; and the public official, faithfully serve the public interest. public agency or court with jurisdiction to rule on • ethics matters has expressly authorized their par- Planning Process Participants should: • ticipation; 1. recognize the rights of citizens to participate in 5. seek no gifts or favors,nor offer any,under circum- planning decisions; stances in which it might reasonably be inferred • 2. strive to give citizens(including those who lack for that the gifts or favors were intended or expected to mal organization or influence)full, clear and accu- • influence a participant's objectivity as an advisor or rate information on planning issues and the opportu- • decision maker in the planning process; 1