Section 39Sec./Art. 39

The City Veterinarian. (a) The city veterinarian must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of San Fernando, of good moral character, and a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine. He must have practiced his profession for at least three (3) years.

(b) The city veterinarian shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law or ordinance.

(c) The city veterinarian shall take charge of the office for veterinary services, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for consideration 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 veterinary services;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with veterinary-related activities which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Advise the city mayor on all matters pertaining to the slaughter of animals for human consumption and the regulation of slaughterhouses;

(4) Regulate the keeping of domestic animals;

(5) Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and dairy products for human consumption;

(6) Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to animals;

(7) Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms of animal diseases;

(8) Be in the frontline of veterinary-related activities, such as in the outbreak of highly contagious and deadly diseases, and in situations resulting in the depletion of animals for work and human consumption, particularly those arising from and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;

(9) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all other matters relative to veterinary services which will increase the number and improve the quality of livestock, poultry and other domestic animals used for work or human consumption; and

(10) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.