American Planning Association Exam AICP Topic 6 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 6

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 Billye at Jan 13, 2025, 11:40 AM

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Alease

2 days ago

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

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Lauran

3 days ago

This is a clear conflict of interest. The AICP Code of Ethics is very clear about this - you can't be involved in decisions that affect your family members. That's just a big no-no.

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Cherelle

5 days ago

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

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