Section 27Sec./Art. 27

City Buildings and Architecture Officer. (a) The City Buildings and Architecture Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a licensed architect or civil engineer, and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in the practice of architecture or civil engineering profession.

(b)The City Buildings and Architecture Officer shall take charge of the City Buildings and Architecture Office, and shall:

(1)Initiate, review, and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures, practices, and guidelines on vertical infrastructure development and other related public works for the City;

(2)Administer, coordinate, supervise, and control the construction, maintenance, improvement, and repair of vertical infrastructure development and other related public works (such as, signage and billboards, fences, among others) in the City:

(i)Enforce the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines and other issuances relevant to vertical infrastructure development;

(ii)Undertake the investigation and recommend appropriate actions on violations of the National Building Code of the Philippines and other relevant issuances; and

(iii)Provide support or assistance in the enforcement of sanctions or decisions, such as the demolition of structures, when necessary.

(3)Prepare detailed engineering plans for vertical infrastructure development projects and other related public works for the City;

(4)Ensure compliance by all entities and individuals with the approved zoning plan for the City;

(5)Participate in the planning of special projects for the City and implement components within its scope of responsibility;

(6)Manage and maintain all city government-owned vertical structures; and

(7)Perform such other duties and functions, and perform other powers as provided under theLocal Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.