A private sector planner is preparing a site plan. He intends to secure local government approval for his client’s development project since it could lead to additional work for him in the subsequent phases of the project.

A private sector planner is preparing a site plan. He intends to secure local government approval for his client’s development project since it could lead to additional work for him in the subsequent phases of the project.

According to the AICP Code of Ethics:
A . This constitutes a conflict of interest
B . There is no conflict of interest in this case.
C . The Code has no provision for conflict of interest.
D . There is a conflict of interest only if the planner holds a law degree.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Note that this definitely does not suggest that a private sector planner need not comply with the Code of Ethics. (See introduction to AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.) All members of the AICP must abide by the provisions of the Code.