FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and recommends action thereon;
2. Studies and recommends the creation of research and development programs that would enhance the Agri-Business potentials;
3. Studies and recommends programs that will assist smalltime businessmen, agricultural producers including the marketing and disposition of their agricultural products;
4. Conducts studies and researches on the utilization of upland and idle lands to include irrigation and soil management, crop production and pest control, animal breeding, and other agricultural projects;
5. Studies and recommends Agri-Business ventures wherein the city government may invest in;
6. Studies and recommends the establishment of rural industrial projects and services;
7. Coordinates with the Department of Agriculture in connection with the development of agricultural projects;
8. Reviews the status of upland agriculture, identifies geohazard areas particularly in relation to the probability of soil erosion and landslides, and promotes the use of Sloping Agricultural Land Technology or other appropriate farming or soil cultivation methods that would prevent erosion, landslides, floods and other disasters due to improper farming methods.
9. Recommends policies and programs to ensure food availability and security at all times.
10. Performs such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION

• Chairman: Hon. Salvador M. Del Castillo
• Co-Chairman: Hon. Mila S.D. Raquid-Arroyo
• Members:
  1. Hon. Joselito S.A. Del Rosario
  2. Hon. Jose B. Perez
• NCPC Rep.: Mr. Allan Sadol
• NCCW Rep.: Ms. Liza Mapa
• Liga Rep.: PB Domingo L. Ramos