Section 44Sec./Art. 44

The City Agriculturist. (a) The city agriculturist must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Imus, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in agriculture or in any other related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. One must have practiced his profession in agriculture or acquired the experience in a related field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the appointment.

(b) The city agriculturist shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The city agriculturist shall take charge of the office of the agricultural services, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for, the approval of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services;

(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the agricultural programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city agriculturist, shall:

(i) Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural and aquacultural and marine products are extended to farmers, fishermen and local entrepreneurs;

(ii) Conduct or cause to be conducted location-specific agricultural researches and assist in making available the appropriate technology arising out of and disseminating information on basic research on crops, prevention and control of plant diseases and pests, and other agricultural matters which will maximize productivity;

(iii) Assist the city mayor in the establishment and extension serviced of demonstration farms oh aquaculture and marine products;

(iv) Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture and aquaculture;

(v) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, which promote agricultural productivity through applied technology compatible with environmental integrity;

(4) Be in the frontline of the delivery of basic agricultural services, particularly those needed, for the survival of the inhabitants during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities;

(5) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all other matters related to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve the livelihood and the living conditions of the inhabitants; and

(6) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.