| 1. |
Formulate measures for the approval of the Sanggunian
and provide technical assistance to the city mayor in carrying out measures to
ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative
to agricultural services; |
| 2. |
Develop plans and strategies on agricultural programs
and projects and implement them upon approval thereof the mayor; |
| 3. |
Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources
in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural and aqua-culture 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 disseminate information on basic prevention and control of
plant disease and pest other agricultural matters which will maximize productivity; |
| 5. |
Assist the mayor in the establishment of extension
services of demonstration farms or aqua-culture and marine products; |
| 6. |
Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture
and aqua-culture; |
| 7. |
Coordinate with NGAs and NGOs which promote agricultural
productivity through appropriate technology compatible with environmental integrity; |
| 8. |
Be in the frontline in the delivery of basic agricultural
services, particularly in those needed for the survival of inhabitants during
and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disaster; |
| 9. |
Recommend to the Sanggunian and advise the city
mayor in all matters related to agriculture and aqua-culture which will improve
the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and |
| 10. |
Exercise such other powers and performs such other
duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. |
