You face an ethical dilemma that could impact your AICP certification. What is the best course of action?

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When confronted with an ethical dilemma that could affect your AICP certification, seek informal guidance from the Ethics Officer. This provides confidential, nonbinding advice on how the AICP Code of Ethics applies to your situation and helps you explore appropriate steps such as disclosure, recusal, or remedial actions before any formal action is needed. It demonstrates responsible engagement with ethics processes and protects both your certification and the profession’s integrity. If later a formal process is required, the Ethics Officer can guide you to the proper path, but starting with informal guidance keeps things measured and compliant. Ignoring the issue risks violations; publicly criticizing the Ethics Officer undermines the process; resigning may avoid the project but doesn’t resolve the ethical question or protect your certification.