Section 47Sec./Art. 47

The City Cooperatives Officer. (a) The city cooperatives 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 preferably in business administration with special training in cooperatives or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a holder of a first grade civil service eligibility or its equivalent. He must have experience in cooperatives organization and management for at least five (5) years.

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

(c) The city cooperatives officer shall take charge of the office for the development of cooperatives, 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 through the development of cooperatives, and in providing access to such services and facilities;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to with the integration of cooperatives 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 in the organization of cooperatives;

(4) Provide technical and other forms of assistance to existing cooperatives to enhance their viability as an economic enterprise and social organization;

(5) Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations involved in the promotion and integration of the concept of cooperatives in the livelihood of the people and other community activities;

(6) Be in the frontline of cooperatives organization, rehabilitation or viability enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural calamities and disasters, to aid in their survival and, if necessary, subsequent rehabilitation;

(7) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all other matters relative to cooperatives development and viability enhancement which will improve the livelihood and quality of life of the inhabitants of the City; and

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

ARTICLE VIII. THE CITY FIRE STATION SERVICE AND THE CITY JAIL SERVICE