The Provincial Engineer.
Section 29
SEC. 29. The Provincial Engineer. - No person shall be appointed provincial 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 years. The appointment of the provincial engineer shall be mandatory. The provincial engineer shall take charge of the engineering office and shall: Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure development and public works in general of the province; Advise the provincial 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 investigations and surveys, engineering designs, feasibility studies and project management; Exercise technical supervision over all engineering offices of component cities and municipalities; and Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.