Which action does not adhere to the AICP Code of Ethics?

• A. Accepting a bribe
• B. Fully disclosing potential conflicts
• C. Avoiding any planning work for a client
• D. Acting impartially and in the public interest

Answer: (C)

The action being tested centers on how a planner conducts professional work while managing conflicts and serving the public interest under the AICP Code. The code expects professionals to provide planning services to the public and to clients when appropriate, while handling conflicts through disclosure and recusals as needed. Avoiding any planning work for a client would prevent fulfilling the professional role and delivering public-interest planning services, which clashes with the code’s emphasis on serving the public and maintaining professional responsibilities. That’s why this option does not adhere. In contrast, fully disclosing potential conflicts and acting impartially in the public interest are core ethical behaviors, and accepting a bribe would clearly violate ethics.