According to the B.18 ethics policy on moonlighting, which statement is correct?

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According to the B.18 ethics policy on moonlighting, which statement is correct?

Moonlighting ethics emphasize transparency and managing conflicts of interest to protect the public and the employer’s interests. The correct rule is that a planner must provide full written disclosure to the employer and obtain written permission before taking on additional employment in planning or a related profession, unless the employer has a written policy permitting such work without consent. This requirement allows the employer to assess any potential conflicts, time commitments, or impacts on performance, and to set conditions if needed. If the employer’s policy does permit without consent, that policy governs. In contrast, prohibiting moonlighting entirely, allowing it without disclosure, or imposing no restrictions would undermine transparency and the ability to manage conflicts.

Moonlighting ethics emphasize transparency and managing conflicts of interest to protect the public and the employer’s interests. The correct rule is that a planner must provide full written disclosure to the employer and obtain written permission before taking on additional employment in planning or a related profession, unless the employer has a written policy permitting such work without consent. This requirement allows the employer to assess any potential conflicts, time commitments, or impacts on performance, and to set conditions if needed. If the employer’s policy does permit without consent, that policy governs. In contrast, prohibiting moonlighting entirely, allowing it without disclosure, or imposing no restrictions would undermine transparency and the ability to manage conflicts.

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