Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation, Powers and Duties.
Section 219
SEC. 219. Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation, Powers and Duties.—(1) The provincial agriculturist shall be appointed by the governor, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations. (2) No person shall be appointed provincial agriculturist unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, of good moral character, a holder of a degree in agriculture or any related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and has acquired experience in the practice of his profession for at least five years. (3) The provincial agriculturist shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law or ordinance. (4) The provincial 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 governor on matters pertaining to agriculture; (c) Plan, supervise, and coordinate all agricultural projects and activities of the provincial 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.