Section 37Sec./Art. 37

The City Trade and Industry Officer.

a. The city trade and industry officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in economics 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 the work of economics or any related field for at least five (5) years from a reputed private or government institution.

b. The city trade and industry officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and allowances as may be determined by law;

c. The city trade and industry officer shall take charge of the City Trade and Industry Office, and shall:

1. Develop a comprehensive system of investor assistance as one way of attracting investments in the City;

2. Establish a data base of local manpower and other resources needed in trade and industry in the City;

3. Undertake publicity programs for the locally manufactured products;

4. Set up and administer a research, training and productivity center for product development and for the acquisition and improvement of technology and skills of local manpower;

5. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters relative to the protection of consumers in the City;

6. Set up and supervise livelihood projects in the City; and

7. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers that may be prescribed by law or ordinance.