Section 54Sec./Art. 54

The City Tourism Officer. - (a) The City Tourism Officer 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 tourism or a related field conferred by a recognized college or university, and preferably specialized training in tourism development, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in implementing programs on tourism development.

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

(c) The City Tourism Officer shall assist the City mayor and the local tourism council in developing and implementing programs and shall:

(1) Encourage the LGU to enact local legislation adopting the Department of Tourism (DOT) accreditation stands for tourism facilities and services;

(2) Ensure a pleasant experience and stay of tourists while at the same time protecting the interests, welfare and rights of the City;

(3) Develop tourist products and destinations that will benefit the City and its local community;

(4) Pursue the implementation of the national tourism master plans, the national ecotourism strategy and the area specific plans of the national and LGUs;

(5) Support the LGU in promoting festivals, fiestas and other tourism-related activities; and

(6) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended,and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.