Powers and duties.
Article 175
ART. 175. Powers and duties. — The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: To assess and fix a rate of contribution from all employers. To determine the rate of contribution payable by an employer whose records show a high frequency of work accidents or occupational diseases due to failure by the said employer to observe adequate safety measures. To approve rules and regulations governing the processing of claims and the settlement of disputes arising therefrom as prescribed by the System. To initiate policies and programs towards adequate occupational health and safety and accident prevention in the working environment. To make the necessary actuarial studies and calculations concerning the grant of constant help and income benefits for permanent disability or death, and the rationalization of the benefits for permanent disability and death under this Title with benefits payable by the System for similar contingencies. To appoint the personnel of its staff, subject to civil service law and rules. To adopt annually a budget of expenditures of the Commission and its staff chargeable against the State Insurance Fund. To have the power to administer oath and affirmation, and to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum in connection with any question or issue arising from appealed cases under this Title. To sue and be sued in court. To perform such other acts as it may deem appropriate for the attainment of the purposes of the Commission and proper enforcement of the provisions of this Title.