P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 3512
The professional planner’s practice transcends the unidimensional scope of the specialist, since it integrates the planner’s knowledge to a multidisciplinary perspective that allows him/her to understand, undertake and solve the complex problems of contemporary society. This professional must be apprised of the theoretical and technical advances of the discipline that complement his/her academic background.
It is the duty and responsibility of every professional planner to ensure that in the drafting of plans, the development of organizations and communities as well as the development of the infrastructure, the formulation of public policies, the decision-making processes, the development of social programs and the use of resources, are in intimate congruence with the goals and objectives, principles of equity and democratic participation, social welfare and general interests of society.
The practice of a professional planner shall be demarcated by:
(a) The analysis of important situations that affect the society.
(b) The diagnosis of problems, their causes and magnitude.
(c) The determination of the proper theories, methodologies and techniques to be used.
(d) The development and recommendation of options leading to the solution of problems to be presented to officials for responsible decision-making.
(e) The drafting of strategies for the implementation of policies, programs and plans.
(f) The development of criteria for careful consideration by which the officials can evaluate said options and their possible consequences.
(g) The development of criteria and evaluation and control mechanisms to determine whether the expected results are being obtained.
(h) The rendering of an integrated view of any problem, after considering the socioeconomic, physical and environmental consequences, among others, that will frame the analysis and recommendations in the broadest context in which the problem in question occurs, and considering multiple policies, actions or systems simultaneously.
(i) The participation in courses, seminars, conferences, workshops and other similar activities that complement the requisite of continuing education requirements every professional planner must meet.
History —Aug. 23, 1996, No. 160, § 13.