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• 6. not participate as an advisor or decision maker on • profession leads to greater public respect for the planning • any plan or project in which they have previously • process and thus serves the public interest. participated as an advocate; • APA Members who are practicing planners: 7. serve as advocates only when the client's objec- : 1. strive to achieve high standards of professionalism, tives are legal and consistent with the public including certification, integrity, knowledge, and interest; • professional development consistent with the AICP 8. not participate as an advocate on any aspect of a . Code of Ethics; plan or program on which they have previously • 2. do not commit a deliberately wrongful act which served as advisor or decision maker unless their • reflects adversely on planning as a profession or role as advocate is authorized by applicable law, seek business by stating or implying that they are agency regulation, or ruling of an ethics officer or . prepared, willing or able to influence decisions by agency;such participation as an advocate should be • improper means; allowed only after prior disclosure to,and approval • by, their affected client or employer; under no • 3. participate in continuing professional education; circumstance should such participation commence • 4. contribute time and effort to groups lacking ad- earlier than one year following termination of the . equate planning resources and to voluntary profes- role as advisor or decision maker; • sional activities; 9. not use confidential information acquired in the . S. accurately represent their qualifications to practice course of their duties to further a personal interest; • planning as well as their education and affiliations; • 10. not disclose confidential information acquired in . 6. accurately represent the qualifications,views,and the course of their duties except when required by • findings of colleagues; law, to prevent a clear violation of law or to 7. treat fairly and comment responsibly on the profes- prevent substantial injury to third persons; pro sional views of colleagues and members of other vided that disclosure in the latter two situations professions; may not be made until after verification of the • facts and issues involved and consultation with • 8. share the results of experience and research which • other planning process participants to obtain their contribute to the body of planning knowledge; separate opinions; ▪ 9. examine the applicability of planning theories,meth- 11. not misrepresent facts or distort information for ; ods and standards to the facts and analysis of each the purpose of achieving a desired outcome (see . particular situation and do not accept the applica- also Advisory Ruling Number 4: "Honesty in the • bility of a customary solution without first estab- Use of Information"under Section D); lishing its appropriateness to the situation; 12. not participate in any matter unless adequately •▪ 10. contribute time and information to the develop- prepared and sufficiently capacitated to render thor- : ment of students, interns, beginning practitioners ough and diligent service; and other colleagues; 13. respect the rights of all persons and not improperly 11. strive to increase the opportunities for women and discriminate against or harass others based on char- members of recognized minorities to become pro acteristics which are protected under civil rights • fessional planners; laws and regulations (see also Advisory Ruling • 12. systematically and critically analyze ethical issues Number 1: "Sexual Harassment"). in the practice of planning.(See also Advisory Rul- ing Number 3: "Outside Employment or Moon- C. APA members who are practicing planners continu- . lighting"). ously pursue improvement in their planning competence • as well as in the development of peers and aspiring plan- • Section D consists of the AICP Code of Ethics and Profes- ners.They recognize that enhancement of planning as a • sional Conduct,Advisory Rulings,and Procedures. • 2