Section 6. Powers and Functions. —

To achieve these objectives, the CSC shall have the following powers and functions, in addition to those provided for under Executive Order No. 292:

1. Exclusive jurisdiction over administrative cases involving examination irregularities.

2. Investigate and prosecute on its own or on complaint by any person, any examination irregularity cases that may be committed by private individuals, groups or review centers.

3. Request any government agency for assistance and information necessary in the effective discharge of its responsibilities under this Act.

4. Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum for the production of documents and records pertinent to its investigation and inquiries.

5. Punish for contempt any official, employee, or private individual who refuses without any valid cause to extend assistance and information necessary in the discharge of its responsibilities under this Act.

6. Take the primary role in continuously reviewing examinations systems and procedures to ensure that the integrity of such examinations is not compromised.