Name of office: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURIST
Head of the office: ENGR. XYKSTER C. PELAEZ
Contact number: (033) 530 98-45
FUNCTION:
Formulate measures for the approval of the Sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor:
Develop plans and strategies and implement the same upon approval.
Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural and aqua cultural and marine products are extended to farmers, fisherman and local entrepreneurs;
Conduct or cause to be conducted location specific agricultural researches and assist in making available the appropriate technology arising out of plant diseases and pests, and other agricultural matters which will maximize productivity;
Assist the mayor in the establishment and extension services of the demonstration farms or aqua-culture and marine products;
Enforce rules and regulation relating to agriculture and aqua-culture;
Coordinate with government agencies and NGO which promote agricultural productivity through appropriate technology compatible with environment integrity;
Be in the frontline of 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.
Conduct animal health care and management / Rabies Control.
Recommend to the sanggunian and advise the governor or mayor, as the case maybe on all other matters related to agriculture and aqua culture which will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants;
Exercise such other matters and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
