Section 194
SEC. 194. Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation, Powers, Duties and Functions. (1) The city agriculturist shall be appointed by the city mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations. (2) No person shall be appointed city agriculturist un¬less he is a citizen of the Philippines, of good moral character, a holder of a degree in agriculture from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and has experience in the practice of his profession for at least five years. (3) The city agriculturist shall receive such compensation, allowances and other emoluments as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. (4) The city agriculturist shall: (a) Initiate, review, and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in agricultural promotion and production; (b) Advise the city mayor on matters pertaining to agriculture; (c) Plan, supervise, and coordinate all agricultural projects and activities of the city government; (d) Coordinate with regulatory governmental agencies and assist in basic research on crops and animals, on preventive control of diseases and pests, and on agricultural matters in general; and (e) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.