Section 45Sec./Art. 45

The City Population Officer. (a) The city population officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of San Fernando, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree with specialized training in population development from a recognized college or university, and a holder of a first grade civil service eligibility or its equivalent. He must have experience in the implementation of programs on population development or responsible parenthood for at least five (5) years.

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

(c) The city population officer shall take charge of the office on population development, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the 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 the integration of population development principles and methods and in providing access to said services and facilities;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same, particularly those concerning the integration of population development principles and methods in programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Assist the city mayor in the implementation of the constitutional provisions relative to population development and the promotion of responsible parenthood;

(4) Establish and maintain an updated data bank for program operations, development planning and an educational program to ensure the people's participation in and understanding of population development;

(5) Implement appropriate training programs responsive to the cultural heritage of the inhabitants of the City; and

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