Section 47Sec./Art. 47

The City Agriculturist.

a. The city agriculturist must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the Island Garden City of Samal, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree in agriculture or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have practiced his profession in agriculture or acquired experience in a related field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

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 the approval of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out said measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services as provided for under Section 17 of the Local Government Code;

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 under the Local Government Code;

3. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city agriculturist shall:

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

(b) 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;

(c) Assist the city mayor in the establishment and extension services of demonstration farms or aquaculture and marine products;

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

(e) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernment organizations which promote agricultural productivity through appropriate technology compatible with environment integrity;

4. Be in the frontline of the delivery of basic agricultural services, particularly those needed for survival of the inhabitants during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;

5. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters relating to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and

6. Exercise such other powers and performs such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

ARTICLE IX

THE CITY FIRE STATION SERVICE AND THE CITY JAIL SERVICE