After issuance of a complaint under the AICP Code of Ethics, a settlement can be...

TheAICP Code of Ethics(2022), Section E, Procedure 5, states, “After a complaint is issued, the Ethics Officer may negotiate a settlement with the Respondent to resolve the matter.” This makes option B (Ethics Officer and the Respondent) correct, as the Ethics Officer oversees the process. Option A (Charging Party and Respondent) is incorrect, as direct negotiation bypasses the formal process. Option C (Ethics Officer and Charging Party) is not specified in the Code. Option D (Charging Party and Ethics Committee) is incorrect, as the Committee adjudicates, not negotiates. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “Settlements after a complaint are negotiated between the Ethics Officer and the Respondent to ensure fairness,” supporting option B.