Section 36Sec./Art. 36

The City Agriculturist. (a) The city agriculturist must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, 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 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 measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services;

(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 the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Be in the frontline of the delivery of basic agricultural services, particularly those needed for the survival of the inhabitants of the City during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters;

(4) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters related to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants of the City; and

(5) 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.