Ethics
2025 Ethics Cases of the Year
This year's "Cases of the Year" is a series of four ethical scenarios modeled on real-life planning issues. These scenarios were based on either inquiries or complaints filed with the Ethics Officer during 2024. Identifying factors, such as names and location, have been changed so the focus can be on the educational aspect of each scenario. This "Cases of the Year" presentation was created by the AICP Ethics Committee with assistance from Ralph Willmer, AICP Ethics Officer.
The four scenarios are: Ex Parte Communications; He Said/She Said/They Said; Private Sector Consultant Conflict of Interest; and Abuse of Power.
To assist you further, the PowerPoint presentation includes notes for presenters that explain some additional details related to the scenarios.
Please contact the Ethics Officer at ethics@planning.org if you need any assistance with this presentation.
Ethics Cases of the Year 2025 (PDF)
Ethics Cases of the Year 2025 (PPT)