Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation, Powers and Duties.
Section 190
SEC. 190. Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation, Powers and Duties.— (1) The city administrator shall be appointed by the city mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations. (2) No person shall be appointed city administrator unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, of good moral character, a holder of a degree preferably in law, commerce or public administration from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and has acquired experience in the discharge of management functions for at least five years. (3) The city administrator shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined, by law or ordinance. (4) The city administrator shall: (a) Assist in coordinating the work of all the officers of the city, under the supervision, direction, and control of the city mayor, and for this purpose, he may convene the chiefs of offices and other officials of the city; (b) Establish and maintain a sound personnel program for the city designed to promote career development and uphold the merit principle in the city government service; (c) Direct and supervise the continuing study and analysis of the internal organization, management practices and operational procedures of the city government offices with the end in view of instituting effective administrative reforms; (d) Maintain direct administrative supervision over all market personnel except market collectors; (e) Maintain and supervise cleanliness and beautification of all public markets and premises ; (f) Formulate plans and policies for the establishment of new public markets; (g) Enforce all ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to or covering the administration and operation of public markets; and (h) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.