Section 32Sec./Art. 32

The City Budget Officer. (a) The City Budget Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in accounting, economics, public administration, or any related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in government budgeting or in any related field.

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

(1)Prepare forms, orders, and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary and appropriation matters for the signature of the City Mayor;

(2)Review and consolidate the budget proposals of the different departments and offices of the City;

(3)Assist the City Mayor in the preparation of the budget and during budget hearings;

(4)Study and evaluate budgetary implementation of proposed legislation and submit comments and recommendations thereon;

(5)Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and Management;

(6)Coordinate with the City Treasurer, City Accountant, and City Planning and Sustainable Development Office for the purpose of budgeting;

(7)Assist the Sangguniang Panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets of component barangays; and

(8)Coordinate with the City Planning and Sustainable Development Officer the formulation of the city development plan.

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