Section 44Sec./Art. 44

The City Cooperatives Officer.-

A. The city cooperatives officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Vigan, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in business administration with special training on cooperatives or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have experience on cooperatives development for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

B. The city cooperatives officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as maybe determined by law.

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 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 do with the integration of cooperatives principles and methods in programs which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code of 1991;

3. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city cooperatives officer shall:

a. Assist in the organization of cooperatives;

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

c. Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with government agencies and nongovernment organizations involved in the promotion and integration of the concept of cooperatives in the livelihood of the people and other community activities.

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

5. 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; and

6. 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.