Ethics

The AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct offers help for certified planners (members of the American Institute of Certified Planners) as they negotiate the tough ethical and moral dilemmas they sometimes face.

There is also a guide to Ethical Principles in Planning for those who participate in the process of planning as advisors, advocates, and decision makers.

For AICP Certified Planners

AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

This Code is a guide to the ethical conduct required of members of the American Institute of Certified Planners. The Code also aims at informing the public of the principles to which professional planners are committed.

AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct(Adopted March 19, 2005, Effective June 1, 2005)

Reports on Case Activity and Requests

All communications regarding specific ethics situations should occur either in letters or phone conversations with the Executive Director in his capacity as the ethics officer. Because of issues of reliability and confidentiality, e-mail communication is not to be used.

2008 Case Activity and Requests

2007 Case Activity and Requests

2006 Case Activity and Requests

2005 Case Activity and Requests

Ethics Resources

Tools and resources have been developed to help members learn about the ethical and moral dilemmas they can face. This document is designed to assist local chapters and other organizations in conducting CM-eligible ethics sessions.

Ethics in Planning: A Toolkit for Conducting Ethics Sessions (pdf)

Why Was the Code Revised?

APA Executive Director Paul Farmer's address


For Others in Planning

Ethical Principles in Planning

This statement is a guide to ethical conduct for all who participate in the process of planning as advisors, advocates, and decision makers. Please note that it is a guide and not a code by which individuals may be held accountable.

Ethical Principles in Planning(As Adopted May 1992)


©Copyright 2009 American Planning Association All Rights Reserved