Section 31Sec./Art. 31

The City Budget Officer.-

a. The city budget officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Balanga, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in accounting, economics, public administration, or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in government budgeting or in any related field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

b. The city budget officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

c. The city budget officer shall take charge of the city budget office, and shall:

1. Prepare forms, orders and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary and appropriation matters for the signature of the city mayor;

2. Review and consolidate the budget proposals of different departments and offices of the City;

3. Assist the city mayor in the preparation of the budget and during budget hearings;

4. Study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and submit comments and recommendations thereon;

5. Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and Management;

6. Coordinate with the city treasurer, the city accountant and the city planning and development coordinator for the purpose of budgeting;

7. Assist the sangguniang panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets of component local government units;

8. Coordinate with the city planning and development coordinator in the formulation of the development plan of the City; and

9. 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.