The Code of Conduct is based upon six core principles:
1. Focussing on the Integrated Transport Authority’s purpose and on outcomes for its citizens and service users
2. Members and officers working together to achieve a common purpose with clearly defined functions and roles
3. Promoting high standards of conduct and behaviour across the Integrated Transport Authority
4. Making transparent decisions which are subject to scrutiny and risk management
5. Developing the capacity of members and officers to be effective
6. Engaging with local people and stakeholders
You can download our local code of corporate governance below.
TWITA's specialist officers are provided by Newcastle City Council as the Lead Authority in Tyne and Wear on transport.
Specialist officers are as follows:
Clerk to the Authority – Bary Rowland
Deputy Clerk and Treasurer to the Authority – Paul Woods
Legal Advisor and Monitoring Officer – Stuart Ovens
Head of Democratic Services – Ian Poll
Finance and Resources (ITA Accountant) – Eleanor Goodman and Marilyn France
Senior Policy Officer – Graham Grant
Legal Advisor (Standards and Audit) – Helen Wilson
Democratic Services Officer – Victoria Miller
New Tyne Crossing Project Director – Paul Fenwick
Personnel Officer to the ITA – Pam Perry
Internal Audit – Phil Slater and Ian Pattison
