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AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Pa~e2 of~ 1) A planner must have special concern for the long range consequences of present actions. 2) A planner must pay special attention to the interrelatedness of decisions. 3) A planner must strive to provide full, clear and accurate infommtion on plo~nning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers. 4) A planner must strive to give citizens the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the development of plans and programs. Participation should be broad enough to include people who lack formal organization or influence. 5) A planner must strive to expand choice and oppommity for all persons, recognizing a special responsibility to plan for the needs 0f disadvantaged groups and persons, and must urge the alteration of policies, institutions and decisions which oppose such needs. 6) A planner must strive to protect the integrity of the natural environment. 7) A planner must strive for excellence of environmental design and endeavor to conserve the heritage of the built environment. The Planner's Responsibility to Clients and Employers B. A planner owes diligent, creative, independent and competent performance of work in pursuit of the client's or employer's interest. Such performance should be consistent with the planner's faithful service to the public interest. 1) A planner must exercise independent professional judgment on behalf of clients and employers. 2) A planner must accept the decisions of a client or employer concerning the objectives and nature of the professional services to be performed unless the course of action to be pursued involves conduct which is illegal or inconsistent with the planner's primary obligation to the public interest. http://www.planning.org/abtaicp/conduct.html 1/12/2001