Local Government Code of 1991

- (a) No person shall be appointed cooperatives officer unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the local government unit concerned, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in business administration with special training in cooperatives or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have experience in cooperatives organization and management for at least five (5) years in the case of provincial or city cooperatives officer, and three (3) years in the case of municipal cooperatives officer. The appointment of the cooperatives officer is optional for the provincial and city governments. (b) The cooperatives officer shall take charge of the office for the development of cooperatives and shall: (1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian, and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of facilities through the development of cooperatives, and in providing access to such services and facilities; (2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration of cooperatives principles and methods in programs and projects which the governor or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code; (3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the cooperatives officer shall: (i) Assist in the organization of cooperatives; (ii) Provide technical and other forms of assistance to existing cooperatives to enhance their viability as an economic enterprise and social organization; (iii) Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with government agencies and non-government organizations involved in the promotion and integration of the concept of cooperatives in the livelihood of the people and other community activities; (4) Be in the frontline of cooperatives organization, rehabilitation or viability-enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural calamities and disasters, to aid in their survival and, if necessary subsequent rehabilitation; (5) Recommend to the sanggunian, and advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on all matters relative to cooperatives development and viability-enhancement which will improve the livelihood and quality of life of the inhabitants; and (c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. Article Eighteen. - The Population Officer SECTION 488. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) No person shall be appointed population officer unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the local government unit concerned, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree with specialized training in population development from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have experience in the implementation of programs on population development or responsible parenthood for at least five (5) years in the case of the provincial or city population officer, and three (3) years in the case of the municipal population officer. The appointment of a population officer shall be optional in the local government unit: Provided, however, That provinces and cities which have existing population offices shall continue to maintain such offices for a period of five (5) years from the date of effectivity of this Code, after which said offices shall become optional. (b) The population officer shall take charge of the office on population development and shall: (1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to the integration of the population development principles and in providing access to said services and facilities; (2) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration of population development principles and methods in programs and projects which the governor or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code; (3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the population officer shall: (i) Assist the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in the implementation of the Constitutional provisions relative to population development and the promotion of responsible parenthood; (ii) Establish and maintain an updated data bank for program operations, development planning and an educational program to ensure the people’s participation in and understanding of population development; (iii) Implement appropriate training programs responsive to the cultural heritage of the inhabitants; and (c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. Article Nineteen. - The Veterinarian SECTION 489. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) No person shall be appointed veterinarian unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the local government unit concerned, of good moral character, a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine. He must have practiced his profession for at least three (3) years in the case of provincial or city veterinarian and at least one (1) year in the case of the municipal veterinarian. The appointment of a veterinarian officer is mandatory for the provincial and city governments. (b) The veterinarian shall take charge of the office for veterinary services and shall: (1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian, and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities pursuant to Section 17 of this Code; (2) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with veterinary-related activities which the governor or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code; (3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the veterinarian shall: (i) Advise the governor or the mayor, as the case may be, on all matters pertaining to the slaughter of animals for human consumption and the regulation of slaughterhouses; (ii) Regulate the keeping of domestic animals; (iii) Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and dairy products for public consumption; (iv) Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to animals; and