GPN2: CONSULTANCY BY CURRENT AND FORMER PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES

RTPI (June 2006)

This good practice note gives guidance to planners on the professional conduct issues which can arise when they change their employment, engagement or involvement in public affairs. It helps planners to manage change in ways that demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and supports the RTPI Code of Professional Conduct.

Research and policy background

This guidance replaces RTPI PAN 5: Consultancy by Current and Former Public Sector Employees (1989), which is now cancelled. The guidance has been reviewed, recognising that whilst these drivers for sector change have altered over the years, there are still underlying ethical and conduct issues that planners changing their working circumstances must consider, particularly if they are moving from serving the public to serving individual clients.

Sources of further information

• The RTPI Independent Consultants Network provides a national voice and focus for independent planning consultants.
• Planning Aid www.planningaid.rtpi.org.uk email: info@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
• RTPI Code of Professional Conduct  www.rtpi.org.uk/the_rtpi/professional_conduct/
• Model Code of Conduct for Members of Local Authorities www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2001/20013575.htm
• Green Book – this is the national agreement on pay and conditions of service for local government services. It is available to purchase from Local Government Employers www.lge.gov.uk/lge/core/page.do?pageId=52692

Feedback

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Author:

Rynd Smith

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

16-Mar-07

Categories:

Practice 

Sections:

Member Services

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