Functions and Objectives
MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
A. FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to environment and natural resources services.
2. Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the mayor, as the case may be, implement the same particularly those which have to do with the environment and natural resources programs and projects which the mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sanggunian is empowered to provide;
3. Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning environment and natural resources;
4. Recommend to the Sanggunian and advise the Mayor, as the case maybe, on all matters relative to protection, conservation maximum utilization, applicant of appropriate technology and other matters related to environment and natural resources.
Environment and Natural Resources Section
1. Establish, maintain, protect and preserve communal forests, watersheds and other forest projects.
2. Manage and maintain seed banks and produce seedlings for forest and tree parks;
3. Provide extension services to beneficiaries of forest development and projects and render assistance for natural resources-related conservation and utilization activities consistent with ecological balance.
4. Monitor forest and forestland activities
5. Enforce forestry laws, rule and regulations together with other concerned agencies
6. Intensify Information and Education Campaign
7. Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning environment and natural resources
Solid Waste Management Section
1. Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning Solid Waste Management Program
2. Enforce environmental laws, rules and regulations together with the concerned agencies
3. Intensify Information and Education Campaign on Solid Waste Management
4. Provide technical assistance to target groups and other requesting concerned agencies
5. Coordinate with government agencies and NGO’s in the implementation of measures to prevent and control land, air and water pollution with assistance of the DENR
6. Implementation of solid waste disposal and other environmental management system and services related to general hygiene
7. Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection
8. Monitor all barangays on the implementation of Solid Waste Management Program
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