Section 51Sec./Art. 51

City Persons with Disability Affairs Officer. (a) The City Persons with Disability Affairs Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of bachelor's degree and must have acquired at least three (3) years of relevant experience on disability affairs.

(b) The City Persons with Disability Affairs Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Persons with Disability Affairs Officer shall take charge of the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office, and shall:

(1) Manage and oversee the efficient operations of the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office and the general supervision of its personnel;

(2) Develop, promote, and monitor the implementation of policies, plans, programs, and services for the development of persons with disabilities in coordination with national and local government agencies;

(3) Ensure representation of persons with disabilities in the local development councils and other special bodies;

(4) Build the capacity of nongovernment organizations and people's organizations to participate in the implementation of all disability related laws and policies;

(5) Establish coordination with the province and ensure the inclusion of disability concerns in all local government programs and services;

(6) Network with local, national, and international organizations and establish partnership on disability programs and resource mobilizations; and

(7) Develop and submit to the concerned City Mayor an annual work and financial plan.