Which organization handles the ethics process described for architects?

• A. AIA National (National Ethics Council)
• B. State licensing board
• C. American Bar Association
• D. International Code Council

Answer: (A)

The organization that handles an architect’s ethics process is the professional association that issues and enforces the Code of Ethics for its members. For architects who are members of the American Institute of Architects, this responsibility falls to the National Ethics Council, which investigates alleged violations, conducts hearings, and applies sanctioned actions in accordance with the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

State licensing boards govern licensure and related disciplinary actions under state law, so they handle licensing issues rather than the internal ethics process of the professional organization. The American Bar Association is focused on lawyers, not architects, and the International Code Council deals with building codes and safety standards, not professional ethics.