Section 31Sec./Art. 31

The City Planning and Development Coordinator.- (a) The city planning and development coordinator must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in urban planning, development studies, economics, public administration, or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in development planning or in any related field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city planning and development coordinator shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The city planning and development coordinator shall take charge of the City Planning and Development Office, and shall:

(1) Formulate integrated economic, social, physical, and other development plans and policies for consideration of the city development council;

(2) Conduct continuing studies, researches, and training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation;

(3) Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the different functional groups or agencies;

(4) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects, and activities in the City in accordance with the approved development plan;

(5) Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for the consideration of the city development council;

(6) Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, and formulate and recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance committee of the sangguniang panlungsod;

(7) Promote people participation in development planning within the City; and

(8) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.