TNERP (2001) Ltd Publications Scheme
PUBLICATION SCHEME OF THE NORTH EAST REGIONAL PORTAL 2001 LIMITED ("TNERP")
Introduction
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the "Act") requires every public authority (as defined under the Act) to operate and maintain a Publication Scheme specifying the information the public authority publishes or intends to publish and the manner in which the information of each class is, or is intended to be, published.
Who we are
The North East Regional Portal 2001 Ltd (TNERP) is a Company Limited by Guarantee with One North East, the Regional Development Agency for the North East of England, as its sole member. TNERP’s purpose is “to create the electronic definition of the Region - a place where individuals, businesses and communities can interact with each other, and where this interaction can be tracked and developed." TNERP is responsible for operating an Internet portal www.n-e-life.com, designed to promote Internet and web-based technologies to individuals, organisations and businesses within the North East of England on a regional, national and international scale. The purpose of this Publication Scheme is to identify classes of information we make available or intend to make available to the public and to provide details as to how the information can be obtained. Accessing information covered under our publication scheme Next to each class of information referred to below, we have indicated the manner in which the information is or will be available to you. Please note, we may charge for access to certain information, or information in a certain format. Details of any charges are contained next to the appropriate class of information. Any requests for information available under our publication scheme should be made to: The Company Secretary The North East Regional Portal 2001 Limited C/o the Head of Legal Services, One NorthEast, Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NY Tel: 0191 229 6200
Individual Request for Information From 1 January 2005 you may also request access to any information that we hold. We may charge you for access to this information in the manner prescribed under any relevant Fee Regulations. Please note, we may not be obliged to disclosed this information to you. You should make any requests for such information to the individual referred to above. Please mark such requests: "URGENT – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACCESS REQUEST"
Class of Information
This publication scheme divides the information published by TNERP into two broad areas with a number of sub-headings under each as follows.
TNERP as an organisation
We will publish information about TNERP's organisation and role, including information on its remit, budget, personnel and recruitment policies, Annual Report and Accounts, corporate plans and press releases.
Plans and Strategies
Corporate Plan Description: The Corporate Plan describes TNERP's planned expenditure, targets to be achieved and principal activities over a three year period.
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Health and Safety Description: How the General Manager discharges his/her responsibility for health and safety within the organisation.
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Race Equality Scheme Description: A document setting out how TNERP will discharge its responsibilities under the Race Relations Amendment Act.
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Equality and Diversity Strategy Description: How TNERP promotes equality and diversity as an employer and through its activities with partner organisations.
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Recruitment and Development of Staff Current vacancies Description: All current vacancies advertised externally Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Code of Conduct for Employees Description: The Code sets out how TNERP expects its employees to conduct themselves within a public sector organisation
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Training and Development Policy Description: The principles and philosophy for the training and development of TNERP staff
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Customer Care Description: A statement setting out TNERP's commitment to customer services, the standards set and a report on the achievement of the targets
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Complaints Procedure Description: The general procedure for handling complaints and appeals; how to make a complaint and information on target response times
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Finance and Audit
Financial Regulations Description: The financial procedures TNERP is required to follow when handling income and expenditure
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Procurement policies Description: The process TNERP follows to purchase goods and services, including tendering arrangements
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Schedule of contracts awarded Description: Details of all contracts, which have been made under the European Public Procurement procedures.
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Organisational Structure of TNERP The TNERP Board Description: Details of current Board members.
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
The Executive Team Description: Details of the Chairman and Directors of TNERP
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Organisational Structure Chart Description: A chart showing the current division of responsibility within TNERP Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Public Consultation Description: Documents relating to issues currently under consultation or previous consultations and summaries of views expressed
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Press Releases Description: Copies of all press releases issued by TNERP.
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
TNERP Activities and Performance Information about TNERP activity undertaken to achieve our objectives · Targets and Outcomes Description: Details of the targetry framework established by the Government for TNERP and, where appropriate, achievements against the targets.
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Project Information Description: Details of key projects for which TNERP has agreed to provide funding over the past year
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Exhibitions and events Description: Details of TNERP sponsored/hosted events
Availability: Internet (www.n-e-life.com) or by post
Cost: Free from Website / Administrative charge* applies to post
Additional Details
* Administrative Charge TNERP reserves the right to make an administrative charge for making material available to the public in certain formats. This charge is to cover any direct costs to us including any photocopying and postage charges. These charges will be specified at the time of the request and are payable in advance. Monitoring TNERP Publication Scheme TNERP wants the Publication Scheme to meet the needs of the stakeholders, partners and the general public. Suggestions for particular classes of information, which we should consider publishing are welcome. Any comments or complaints about the Scheme should be sent to the Company Secretary at the address above.
Complaints Procedure
If an applicant is dissatisfied with the response from TNERP he/she should raise the matter in writing with the Company Secretary. Should the Company Secretary not be able to resolve the issue, the applicant may make a complaint to the Head of Legal Services at One NorthEast who will undertake a review under One NorthEast’s complaints procedure. If the applicant remains dissatisfied, because TNERP fails to publish information in accordance with its scheme, he/she can seek an independent review from the Information Commissioner. Individuals will not be able to contest a public authority’s use of the exemptions until individual rights come into effect in January 2005. Requests for a review by the Information Commissioner should be made in writing directly to: The Information Commissioner Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Tel: 01625 545 700 Fax: 01625 524 510
Copyright
© The North East Regional Portal 2001 Limited 2004. The copyright in the material listed in this Publication Scheme is owned by TNERP unless otherwise stated. The supply of documents under the Act does not give the person or organisation who receives them an automatic right to re-use the documents in a way that would infringe copyright, for example, by making multiple copies, publishing and issuing copies to the public. Brief extracts of the material may be reproduced under the fair dealing provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (sections 29 and 30) for the purposes of research for non-commercial purposes, private study, criticism, review and news reporting. You can obtain details of the arrangements for reusing the material owned by TNERP by contacting: The Company Secretary The North East Regional Portal 2001 Limited C/o the Head of Legal Services, One NorthEast, Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY Tel: 0191 229 6200 Authorisation to re-use copyright material not owned by TNERP should be sought from the copyright holders concerned. If in doubt, users should contact us in the first instance.
