Section 46Sec./Art. 46

City Information and Communication Technology Officer. (a) The City Information and Communication Technology 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 information technology, computer science, engineering, or other related course obtained from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired experience in software and hardware development for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of appointment.

(b) The City Information and Communication Technology Officer shall receive compensation, emoluments, and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Information and Communication Technology Officer shall take charge of the City Information and Communication Technology Office, and shall:

(1) Be in the frontline of all high technology-aided projects and programs of the city government;

(2) Design and supervise software developments and maintenance of the general information and communication technology (ICT) environment of the city government and its people;

(3) Develop ICT policies and programs that will promote accessibility and proficiency in ICT usage, moreover, improve efficiency in government operations, and recommend the same to the City Mayor, and if warranted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, for approval and implementation;

(4) Ensure all installed systems are working according to its dedicated usage; and

(5) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.