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1)
Formulate measures for the approval of the sanggunian and
provide technical assistance and support to the mayor, in
carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic
services and provision of adequate facilities relative
to agricultural services as provided for under section 17 of the
Code;
2)
Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by
the mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have
to do with agricultural programs and projects which the mayor
is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered
to provide for under the Code;
3)
Ensure the maximum assistance and access to resources
in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural and
aqua cultural and marine products are extended to farmers,
fishermen and local entrepreneurs;
4)
Conduct or cause to be conducted location- specific
agricultural researches and assist in making available the
appropriate technology arising out of and disseminating
information on basic research on crops, prevention and control
of plant diseases and pests, and other agricultural
matters which will maximize productivity;
5)
Assist the mayor, in the establishment and extension
services of demonstration farms or aqua-culture and marine
products;
6)
Enforce rules and re-Office of the City Social Welfare
and Development Officer;
7)
Coordinate with government agencies and non-governmental
organizations which promote agricultural productivity through
appropriate technology compatible with environmental integrity;
8)
Be in the front line of the delivery of
basic agricultural services, particularly those needed for
the survival of the inhabitants during and in the aftermath
of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
9)
Recommend to the sanggunian and advise the mayor, on all
other matters related to agriculture and aqua-culture which
will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the
inhabitants; and
10)
Exercise much other powers and performs such other duties
and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
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