The program schedule represents a crucial part of any professional conference, as it balances the learning, networking and recreational opportunities inherent to such an event.

The program schedule for the 2009 AACIP Conference complements the theme of "making it work - making it last - making it home" by dividing the learning workshops into three learning streams based on the three theme elements.

Workshops

There are four learning workshops for each theme element and each of these streams is further enhanced by a mobile workshop that provides participants with a tangible example of both planning issues and solutions in the Wood Buffalo region.Comprehensively, the learning streams will give attendees a chance to learn how to make planning processes work better, achieve a sustainable balance between development and the environment, and create an improved quality of life for everyone. Conference participants will also benefit from optional activities that showcase the region as well as unique social opportunities to further networks among colleagues and friends.

• Workshop Presenters

Program Schedule

Please click the link below to receive a more detailed breakdown of the 2009 AACIP Program Schedule:

Contact Information

Any questions regarding the program workshop presentation opportunities can be forwarded to the Program Committee by way of the committee chair:

Stephen Utz, Program Committee
stephen.utz@woodbuffalo.ab.ca
(780)-793-1025

Education Session

Sunday - October 18 (3:30 - 5:30)

Ethical and Professional Pitfalls for Planners: Reflections of the AACIP Discipline Committee

The session will be presented by Karen Smith, AACIP legal counsel, Parlee McLaws LLP, Chairman of the Discipline Committee. 

Karen has practiced law for more than two decades and has been with Parlee McLaws since 1993. She provides services to numerous professional bodies and individuals regarding regulatory matters.

Leo is an independent consultant with more than thirty years experience in a wide range of planning pursuits. He has been chairman of the Discipline Committee for more than a decade and involved in discipline matters for more than 25 years.

Introduction

Under the Professional and Occupational Associations Registration Act, (“the Act”) under which the Alberta Association of Canadian Institute of Planners (“AACIP”) became regulated in 2006, the AACIP now has the right, privilege and obligation to regulate the professional conduct of its members.  Since that time, there have been seven formal complaints submitted to the AACIP and three discipline hearings.

The process with respect to complaints is a legislated one and the Act above establishes the process that must be followed as a result of the AACIP receiving a complaint.  The Discipline Committee, whom ultimately hears professional conduct matters, consists of members appointed annually in accordance with the Regulations and by Council of the AACIP.

The purpose of our Education Session is to review the legislative process following a complaint with the AACIP and to identify those steps that planners may take to improve their practices and avoid professional misconduct issues.

Code of Practice and Discipline Processes
This education session will review the CIP Code of Practice including the Statement of Values and planners’ responsibilities to clients, employers, to other members and to the profession.

Ethical and Professional Issues
The session will identify and summarize the sources of and reasons for complaints, the types of matters the ACCIP Discipline Committee has dealt with and ethical challenges for planners. This will hopefully be a way we can each examine our practice and find ways to improve it.