The agriculturist shall take charge of the office for agricultural services, and shall:

• Formulate measures for the approval of the sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the mayor in carrying out said measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services
• 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 us empowered to provide for
• In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the agriculturist shall:
  1. 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, fishermen and local entrepreneurs;
  2. 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, preventive and control of plant diseases and pests, and other agricultural matters which will maximize productivity;
  3. Assist the mayor in the establishment and extension services of demonstration farms or aqua-culture and marine products;
  4. Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture and aquaculture;
  5. Coordinate with government agencies and non- governmental organizations which promote agricultural productivity through appropriate technology compatible with environmental 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;
• Recommend to the sanggunian and advise the mayor on all other matters related to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and
• Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.