Section 38Sec./Art. 38

The City Veterinarian. (a) The City Veterinarian must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Sto. Tomas, of good moral character, a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and must have practiced the profession for at least three (3) years.

(b) The City Veterinarian shall receive compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Veterinarian shall take charge of the Office of the Veterinary Services, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the consideration 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;

(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with veterinary-related activities which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Advise the City Mayor on all matters pertaining to the slaughter of animals for human consumption and the regulation of slaughterhouses;

(4) Regulate the keeping of domestic animals;

(5) Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and dairy products for public consumption;

(6) Enforce all laws for the prevention of cruelty to animals;

(7) Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms of animal diseases;

(8) Be in the frontline of veterinary-related activities, including the outbreak of highly contagious and deadly diseases, and in situations resulting in the depletion of animals for work and for human consumption, particularly those arising from and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities;

(9) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on all other matters relative to the veterinary services which will increase the number and improve the quality of livestock, poultry and other domestic animals used for work or for human consumption; and

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