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 preferably with specialized training in population development from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have experience in the implementation of programs on population development or responsible parenthood for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

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

(c)The city population officer shall take charge of the office of the 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 the population development principles 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 which have to do with the integration of population development principles and methods in program and projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide; and

(3)In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the population officer shall:

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

(b)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; and

(c)Implement appropriate training programs responsive to the cultural heritage of the inhabitants.

(4)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.