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AICP ETHICS & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
AICP Exam Review Session January 25, 2008
Georgia Tech, Atlanta
AICP Exam Review
Agenda
Public Participation
Introduction to AICP Code of Ethics
Discussion and Questions
AICP Exam Review
Code of Ethics = 5% of Exam
Public Participation and Social Justice = 10% of Exam
A. Public involvement planning B. Public participation techniques C. Identifying, engaging and serving underserved
groupsD. Social justice issues, literature and practice E. Working with diverse communities F. Coalition building
Public Participation
Introduction
Community Based Planning Not imposed by elected officials or business elite
or by planning consultants Everyday citizens have an opportunity to provide
their input at every level of the planning process
Provide meaningful and real opportunities for anyone in the community affected by the plan to participate in creating the plan
Ladder of Citizen Participation
Citizen Control
Delegated Power
Partnership
Placation
Informing
Therapy
Manipulation
Degrees of Citizen Power
Degrees of Tokenism
NonparticipationSherry R. Arnstein; “A Ladder of Citizen Participation”
Placation
Consultation
Public Participation Provide real notice and real opportunities for the
public to participate Not just a small legal ad in the newspaper
Appearances are important i.e. Staff “backslapping” with applicant/developer prior to a
public meeting
Put yourself in public’s position Attend a meeting, sit in the back of the room for their
perspective. Can you hear? Is everything explained? Walk up to your zoning counter. Are you greeted? Are
forms available and clear?
Public Participation
ADA and multi-lingual considerations for public at meetings
Location for public meetings Government buildings can be intimidating Churches, schools, community centers
Equity Planning – Davidoff and Krumholz Provide choice to those in the community that
otherwise do not have choices
Public Participation
Who are the individuals and groups that need to be specifically targeted for involvement in the planning process? Identify “Stakeholders”
Two common ways to identify the stakeholders: First, organized based on geographic locations
throughout the community. Neighborhood, political district, ward, etc.
Second, organized based on interest groups
Stakeholder Groups Local elected officials Local appointed officials and
boards, such as the planning commission
Board of Education Local government staff - planning,
engineering, and building inspections
Utility authority staff, including water and sewer authorities
Homeowners’ and neighborhood associations
Major landowners Major employers Agricultural groups, such as
farmers, extension agents and the Farm Bureau
Development community, including builders, engineers, surveyors, land planners, and contractors
Realtors Chamber of commerce Industrial development authority Environmental groups Health department Housing agencies Non-profit groups Civic, service, and business groups Churches and faith-based
organizations University and college
representatives Military base representatives Historic, museum, and heritage
groups Senior citizens’ groups and
retirement community residents Youth groups and students
Public Participation
Next, how much and what types of participation?
Consider level of involvement desired and available budget and staff/consultant resources
Planning team should prepare a “plan to plan” for public involvement Community Participation Program under Georgia DCA rules
Public Participation Activities
Two (2) Public Hearings (Minimum)
Stakeholder Interviews Kiosk/Lobby Displays Technical Advisory
Committee Community Preferences
Meetings Website – Information only Website – Response
Capability (e-mail) Website – Interactive with
Surveys Intergovernmental
Partnership Meetings
Public Participation Activities Steering Committee
Kick-Off Public Information Meeting
Visioning Meetings
Printed Public Information
Direct Mail Surveys
Design Charrettes
Media Plan - Press Releases
Student Program
E-mail “blast” – Database
Cable TV Information
Speakers Bureau
Public Participation
Review of AICP Exam Issues Public involvement planning Public participation techniques Identifying, engaging and serving underserved
groups Social justice issues, literature and practice Working with diverse communities Coalition building
Public Participation Sources
American Planning Association (APA), www.planning.org The National Charrette Institute, www.charretteinstitute.org State of Maryland, Office of Smart Growth, www.smartgrowth.state.md.us State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs, Office of Smart Growth
www.dola.state.co.us/SmartGrowth/Documents/CitizenInvolvement Civic Strategies, Inc., www.civic-strategies.com Center for Urban Built Environment (Box City), www.cubekc.org
Print Resources “Successful Public Meetings,” by Elaine Cogan, available from APA
Planners Press, Chicago “The Community Planning Handbook,” edited by Nick Wates, available
from Earthscan Publications Ltd., London “Youth Participation in Community Planning,” by Ramona Mullahey, Yve
Susskind, and Barry Checkoway, available from the Planning Advisory Service at APA, Chicago
AICP Code of Ethics
Introduction Many professions have codes of ethics Unique to planners is the “Public Interest” State and local government employees usually
have ethics responsibilities and local laws Possible conflicts between AICP and local
ethics Possible conflicts with dual specialists, i.e.
Lawyers
AICP Code of Ethics
Revised Code of Ethics 1st Revision in 25 years (1978 Adoption) Adopted March 15, 2005 Became Effective June 1, 2005 AICP Exam questions are now based on this new
Code of Ethics
AICP Code of Ethics
Revised Code of Ethics
Main point of confusion was between Aspirational and Enforceable Standards
Reorganized the Code Separate these two categories of Standards
Clarification of Procedures for Administration Clearly States the Process to File a Charge Establishes Time Limits for Responses and Action Appointment of an Ethics Officer = APA Executive
Director
AICP Code of Ethics
Organized into Three Sections:
Section A: Principles to Which We Aspire
Section B: Our Rules of Conduct - Enforceable Standards
Section C: Our Rules of Procedure
AICP Code of Ethics
Section A: Principles to Which We Aspire
Our Responsibility to… Public – provide information, opportunity for public
input, advocacy, equity and fairness.
Clients & Employers – professional judgment, avoid conflict of interest.
Profession – Enhance integrity, fairness to other planners, contribute time to young professionals and students, continuing education.
AICP Code of Ethics
Section B: Our Rules of Conduct
New Style - “We Shall Not…”
List of Twenty-five (25) Rules – Enforceable Standards
Review this List for Exam
AICP Code of Ethics
Section C: Our Rules of Procedure
Informal Advice Non-Binding Not in Writing
Formal Advice Binding from AICP Ethics Officer Provided in Writing Twenty-one (21) Days Response Time Limit
AICP Code of Ethics
Section C: Our Rules of Procedure
Formal Advisory Rulings Still Possible Added as Needed to the Existing Six (6)
Filing a Charge of Misconduct AICP Ethics Officer Receives Charge Ten (10) days to Transmit to the Certified Planner
– the “Respondent” Right of Counsel – Clearly Stated
AICP Code of Ethics
Section C: Our Rules of Procedure
New Section 16 – Important! Regarding Resignation or Membership Lapse
During an Ethics Charge and Investigation i.e. Resignation to “Avoid” Answering Ethics
Charges If Planner Applies for Reinstatement within two
(2) years, Ethics Matter is Revived If Planner does not Apply for Reinstatement
within two (2) years, Planner may not Reapply for Certification for ten (10) years.
AICP Code of Ethics
Section C: Our Rules of Procedure
Responses, Investigation, Hearings, Decisions and Settlement
Each is Assigned Specific Time Limits Roles and Responsibilities of:
Charging Party Respondent AICP Ethics Officer = APA Executive Director AICP Ethics Committee AICP Commission
AICP Code of Ethics
Three (3) Levels of Action in Code of Ethics
Reprimand
Suspension from AICP
Expelled from AICP
AICP Code of Ethics
Advisory Rulings
Important and Recurring Incorporated into the Code:
1. Sexual Harassment
2. Conflict of Interest
3. Moonlighting
4. Providing Full Information
5. Duties to Help Enforce Code
6. Disclosure (VERY Important)
AICP Code of Ethics
On AICP Exam, Ethics will likely have situational questions (Ethical Scenarios)
Best answer will be how the AICP Code of Ethics would address the situation
NOT how your boss or employer might want you to handle the situation
AICP Code of Ethics
Study Procedural Guidelines There WILL likely be questions on the AICP
Exam that deal with Procedures under the Code
Informal Advice Formal Charges
Know the Roles of: AICP Ethics Officer = APA Executive Director AICP Ethics Committee AICP Commission
Sources
“Everyday Ethics for Practicing Planners”, by Carol D. Barrett, FAICP, 2001, APA Press
APA Website, Code of Ethics: www.planning.org/ethics/conduct.html
Certified Planners and Ethics, by Paul Farmer, FAICP:www.planning.org/ethics/pdf/farmeraddress.pdf
AICP Code of Ethics
AICP Exam Review
Questions about Public Participation?
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Thank You and Good Luck!