Section 46Sec./Art. 46

City Traffic and Transportation Management Officer. (a) The City Traffic and Transportation Management Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a traffic engineer or a holder of a college degree related to traffic and transportation from a recognized college or university, and must have acquired at least five (5) years of relevant experience.

(b)The City Traffic and Transportation Management Officer shall take charge of the City Traffic and Transportation Management Office, and shall:

(1)Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and provide assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities in relation to traffic and transportation management, including parking structures and management thereof;

(2)Develop plans and strategies and, upon the approval of the City Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which relate to traffic and transportation management programs, policies, and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide under theLocal Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(3)Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning traffic and transportation;

(4)Certify or issue appropriate permits to private individuals and/or entities intending to establish parking structures in Baguio City and determine the appropriate fees thereof; and

(5)Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on all matters relative to planning, monitoring, and implementation of policies on traffic and transportation.

(c)Exercise powers and perform duties as provided for under law or ordinance.