Section 34Sec./Art. 34

City Planning and Sustainable Development Officer. (a) The City Planning and Sustainable Development Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in urban planning, development studies, economics, public administration, or in 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 development planning or in any related field immediately preceding the date of appointment.

(b) The City Planning and Sustainable Development Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Planning and Sustainable Development Officer shall take charge of the City Planning and Sustainable Development Coordinating Office, and shall:

(1) Formulate integrated economic, social, physical, and other development plans and policies for consideration of the City and consistent with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) of building sustainable cities and communities;

(2) Conduct continuing studies, research, and training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation;

(3) Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the different functional groups or agencies;

(4) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects and activities in the City in accordance with the approved development plan;

(5) Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for the consideration of the Local Development Council;

(6) Analyze the income and expenditure patterns and formulate and recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance committee of the City as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(7) Promote citizen's participation in development planning for the City;

(8) Exercise supervision and control over the Secretariat of the Local Development Council; and

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