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Planning Commissioner Ethics

Ethical decision making is critical to good governance.

Ethical Principles in Planning

Planning commissioners should refer to the Ethical Principles of Planning, voluntary but extremely helpful guidelines for commissioners faced with complex decisions that involve competing concerns.

AICP Code of Ethics

Certified planners with whom commissioners work are bound by the AICP Code of Ethics.

Ethics Training on CD-ROM

Planning Ethics for Planning Commissioners CD-ROM training is available through a search on APA's PlanningBooks.com.

Ethical Decisions in Planning

Planning Made Easy, also searchable on APA's PlanningBooks.com is a training manual that discusses the importance of ethical decisions in planning.