Section 52Sec./Art. 52

The City Agriculturist. (a) The City Agriculturist must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Carmona, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree in agriculture or any other related course conferred by a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have practiced the agriculture profession or acquired at least five (5) years experience in agriculture or a related field.

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

(c) The City Agriculturist shall take charge of the Office for Agricultural Services, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for 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 provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with agricultural programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the City Agriculturist shall:

(i) Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural and aqua-cultural and marine products are extended to farmers, fishermen, and local entrepreneurs;

(ii) Conduct or cause to be conducted location-specific agricultural researches and assist in making available the appropriate technology arising out of and disseminating information on basic research on crops, prevention and control of plant diseases and pests, and other agricultural matters which will maximize productivity;

(iii) Assist in the City Mayor in the establishment and extension services of demonstration farms on aquaculture and marine products;

(iv) Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture and aquaculture; and

(v) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations which promote agricultural productivity through applied technology compatible with environmental integrity.

(4) Be in the frontline in the delivery of basic agricultural services and provide technical advice to farmers and fisher-folk in the adoption of critical climate adaptation and disaster mitigation practices and techniques, and ensure the availability of staple food such as rice, corn, and produce especially in preparation for an impending natural calamity, and in the aftermath of man-made or natural disasters;

(5) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on all other matters related to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and

(6) Perform such other duties and functions, 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.