Section 48Sec./Art. 48

City Enterprise and Economic Affairs Officer. (a) The City Enterprise and Economic Affairs 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 economics, business administration, or any other related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.

(b) The City Enterprise and Economic Affairs Officer must have experience in enterprise and cooperative management and investment promotions for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of appointment.

(c) The City Enterprise and Economic Affairs Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and allowances as may be determined by law.

(d) The City Enterprise and Economic Affairs Officer shall take charge of the Office for the Development of Local Enterprise, as well as cooperatives, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities through the development of local enterprises and cooperatives and in providing access to such service and facilities;

(2) Develop economic and entrepreneurial plans and strategies consistent with the UNSDG on decent work and economic growth and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration of business promotion and cooperative principles and methods in programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Be in the frontline of enterprise development, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural calamities and disasters, to aid in their survival and, if necessary, subsequent rehabilitation;

(4) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on all other matters relative to enterprise and cooperative development and viability-enhancement which will improve the livelihood and quality of life of inhabitants; and

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