(a) Investigate the enforcement and effect of the provisions of and the regulations prescribed under ORS 242.702 to 242.824.
(b) Inspect all positions affected by ORS 242.702 to 242.824, cited by the petition.
(c) Ascertain whether ORS 242.702 to 242.824 and the regulations are being obeyed.
(d) Make a public report upon all matters investigated under ORS 242.702 to 242.824.
(2) The commission may, upon its own initiative, make any investigation which it deems advisable. [1959 c.252 §15; 1989 c.171 §33]