American Planning Association AICP Exam - Topic 2 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam

Question #: 85
Topic #: 2

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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. What will you do?

AInvite the planning commission to tour the country club to see exactly where the pool will be built.

BAsk your husband to offer complimentary memberships to all commissioners.

CInform the commission about your connection to the situation and remove yourself from the review process.

DWrite an extensive staff report about the benefits of the pool for the community.

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Suggested Answer: C

See Rule of Conduct 6. Remove yourself from the process completely so that you do not in any way influence the members of your staff or the consultants who might review the application.

by Georgeanna at Sep 18, 2024, 02:27 AM

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Joesph

3 months ago

Wait, complimentary memberships? That feels a bit sketchy!

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Irma

3 months ago

D sounds good too, but it might seem biased coming from you.

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Margarita

3 months ago

Really? Is removing yourself enough to avoid bias?

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Nana

4 months ago

C is definitely the right choice! Transparency is key.

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Sherron

4 months ago

It's important to disclose any conflicts of interest.

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Hershel

4 months ago

Writing a staff report sounds like a good idea, but I wonder if it could be seen as biased since I'm related to the applicant. Option D might not be the best route either.

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Teri

4 months ago

Offering complimentary memberships seems really unethical, so I would definitely avoid option B. I think that could lead to serious conflicts of interest.

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Elroy

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like inviting the commission to tour the country club could help them see the benefits firsthand. That sounds like option A, right?

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Avery

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of transparency in planning decisions, so I think option C might be the best choice.

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An

5 months ago

Option A could be a good way to provide the commission with more information. As long as it's done transparently, that might be the best approach.

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Dean

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I'd want to avoid any appearance of favoritism or conflict of interest. Maybe option C is the safest approach.

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Franchesca

5 months ago

This is a tricky situation. I'll need to carefully consider the ethical implications and how to maintain impartiality.

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Cherry

5 months ago

I think the key is to be transparent about the connection and recuse myself from the review process. That's the most ethical way to handle this.

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Truman

5 months ago

I hope it's A, but I have a nagging feeling that I might mix up personal selling and something else. I've reviewed similar questions a lot!

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Tracie

1 year ago

Can you imagine the commissioners trying to do a cannonball in the new pool? Now that would be a sight to see!

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Janey

1 year ago

A seems like a sneaky way to sway the commission. I'd steer clear of that one.

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Teri

1 year ago

D) Write an extensive staff report about the benefits of the pool for the community.

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Lovetta

1 year ago

Good point, A does seem a bit manipulative. C sounds like the most ethical choice.

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Andra

1 year ago

C) Inform the commission about your connection to the situation and remove yourself from the review process.

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Janine

1 year ago

A) Invite the planning commission to tour the country club to see exactly where the pool will be built.

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Chery

1 year ago

B is just asking for trouble. Offering bribes is a big no-no.

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Tammi

1 year ago

D) Write an extensive staff report about the benefits of the pool for the community.

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Freeman

1 year ago

C) Inform the commission about your connection to the situation and remove yourself from the review process.

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Leonora

1 year ago

A) Invite the planning commission to tour the country club to see exactly where the pool will be built.

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Isreal

1 year ago

I would go with option D and write an extensive staff report to highlight the benefits of the pool for the community. Transparency is key in these situations.

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