PLG 800 Lecture 1: Professional Planning Practice and Ethics

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Planning
• Course: PLG 800
• Professor: Ron Keeble

Document Summary

Public awareness and acknowledgement of the practice and profession of planning. With greater recognition and understanding of the realm of practice comes greater public scrutiny of the conduct of members of the profession. Members of the public and governments have shown an increasing skepticism towards professional groupings and their abilities to assure high standards of practice (competence and ethical) among their members. Integrity expressed as the unconditional and steadfast commitment to a principled approach to meeting their obligations while being responsible and accountable for your actions. Forms the basis of the trust relationship between a client and a practitioner, the public and members of the profession, and among professional colleagues. Demonstrate the capacity and willingness to monitor the conduct the standard of competent practice of members and to respond appropriately when the public interest is not being adequately protected. Being a person of integrity calls for honesty, the avoidance of deception, and adherence to high ethical standards.