Section 60Sec./Art. 60

City Nutrition Officer. (a) The City Nutrition Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, and a registered nutritionist-dietitian (RND) pursuant to Republic Act No. 10862, otherwise known as the "Nutrition and Dietetics Law of 2016," and must have acquired experience for at least three (3) years in the implementation of programs on nutrition and dietetics development preceding the date of appointment.

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

(c) The City Nutrition Officer shall take charge of the City Nutrition Office, and shall:

(1) Lead the efforts of the city government in addressing malnutrition concerns;

(2) Recommend policies and programs on the formulation, coordination, capacity development, and the promotion of good nutrition, nutrition surveillance, resource generation and mobilization, advocacy, partnership, and alliance building; and

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