The City Trade and Industry Officer.
Section 37
SEC. 37. The City Trade and Industry Officer. – The city trade and industry officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in economics or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in the work of economics or any related field for at least five (5) years from a reputed private or government institution. The city trade and industry officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and allowances as may be determined by law; The city trade and industry officer shall take charge of the City Trade and Industry Office, and shall: Develop a comprehensive system of investor assistance as one way of attracting investments in the City; Establish a data base of local manpower and other resources needed in trade and industry in the City; Undertake publicity programs for the locally manufactured products; Set up and administer a research, training and productivity center for product development and for the acquisition and improvement of technology and skills of local manpower; Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters relative to the protection of consumers in the City; Set up and supervise livelihood projects in the City; and Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers that may be prescribed by law or ordinance.