Section 31Sec./Art. 31

The Provincial Engineer. -(a) The provincial engineer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the province, of good moral character, a licensed civil engineeer and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in the practice of the civil engineering profession.

The appointment of the provincial engineer is mandatory.

(b) The provincial engineer shall take charge of the engineering office, and pursuant thereto, perform the following:

(1) Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure development and public works in general, of the province;

(2) Advise the provincial governor on infrastructure, public works and other engineering matters;

(3) Administer, coordinate, supervise and control the construction, maintenance, improvement and repair of roads, bridges and other engineering and public works projects of the province;

(4) Provide engineering services to the province, including investigations and surveys, engineering designs, feasibility studies and project management;

(5) Exercise technical supervision over all engineering offices of the component cities and municipalities; and

(6) Exercise such other powers and perform other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.