American Planning Association Exam AICP Topic 6 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam

Question #: 84
Topic #: 6

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You are the planning director in a small town. Your husband runs the local country club and is applying for construction of a new swimming pool. This application will be reviewed by the planning commission for approval. This situation clearly:

AConstitutes a conflict of interest according to the AICP Code of Ethics.

BHappens every time an application for a swimming pool comes before the planning commission.

CMay lead to your loss of employment.

DDoes not lead to any ethical conflicts.

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Suggested Answer: A

See Ethical Principle 2 and Rules of Conduct 6 and 19. When a decision is presented publicly, you might want to note the situation and to explain how the potential conflict of interest was addressed.

by Deeanna at Sep 12, 2024, 01:55 PM

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Jolanda

9 months ago

I think it's risky. It's best to avoid such situations.

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Glory

9 months ago

C) May lead to your loss of employment.

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Joesph

9 months ago

I agree with Jin. It's a clear conflict of interest.

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Jin

9 months ago

A) Constitutes a conflict of interest according to the AICP Code of Ethics.

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Desirae

9 months ago

If I were in this position, I'd be sweating bullets. Loss of employment is no joke - gotta go with C on this one.

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Larae

8 months ago

C) May lead to your loss of employment.

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Sophia

8 months ago

A) Constitutes a conflict of interest according to the AICP Code of Ethics.

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Myrtie

9 months ago

Haha, I bet the husband is trying to pull a fast one on the planning commission. 'Come on, honey, it'll be fine!' Famous last words.

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Lyda

8 months ago

Haha, I bet the husband is trying to pull a fast one on the planning commission. 'Come on, honey, it'll be fine!' Famous last words.

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Lynelle

8 months ago

C) May lead to your loss of employment.

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Trina

8 months ago

B) Happens every time an application for a swimming pool comes before the planning commission.

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Tommy

9 months ago

A) Constitutes a conflict of interest according to the AICP Code of Ethics.

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Sue

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. What if the planning commission is super strict? Maybe it's option D and there's no ethical issue at all.

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Merri

10 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I think the right answer is A. Even if it's a common situation, the ethics guidelines still apply.

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Daron

9 months ago

I agree, it's important to follow ethical guidelines in situations like this.

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Eric

9 months ago

A) Constitutes a conflict of interest according to the AICP Code of Ethics.

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Taryn

10 months ago

Definitely a conflict of interest! The AICP Code of Ethics is clear on this - can't be involved in decisions that affect your family's financial interests.

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Sol

9 months ago

C) May lead to your loss of employment.

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Dona

9 months ago

A) Constitutes a conflict of interest according to the AICP Code of Ethics.

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