Section 46Sec./Art. 46

The City Agriculturist. (a) The city agriculturist must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Urdaneta, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree in agriculture or any related course with specialized training in agricultural supervision 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 take charge of the office of the city agriculturist and shall:

(1) Supervise, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the agricultural development plans, provide programs and projects in accordance with the basic needs, resources and potentials of the city;

(2) Participate in the preparation of the integrated city agricultural plans, in cooperation with other line agencies;

(3) Provide technical assistance to the city agricultural council and the city development staff in the preparation and operationalization of an integrated development program for the City; and supervise, coordinate and monitor the activities of extension workers assigned to the barangays in accordance with the integrated development program;

(4) Conduct trainings, seminars and conferences to disseminate the latest agricultural information and technology to the extension workers, farmers, fishermen and other interested sectors;

(5) Submit periodic accomplishment reports and other related works; and

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

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