The Provincial Engineer.
Section 31
SEC. 31. The Provincial Engineer. — No person shall be appointed engineer unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the Province, of good moral character, and a licensed civil engineer. He must have acquired experience in the practice of his profession for at least five (5) years. The appointment of the engineer shall be mandatory. The engineer shall take charge of the engineering office, and shall: Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objective, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure development and public works in general of the province; Advise the governor on infrastructure, public works, and other engineering matters; Administer, coordinate, supervise and control the construction, maintenance, improvement and repair of roads, bridges, and other engineering and public works projects of the province; Provide engineering services to the Province, including investigation and survey, engineering designs, feasibility studies and project management; and Exercise technical supervision over all engineering offices of component cities and municipalities. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.