The commission shall make investigations concerning, and report upon all matters touching, the enforcement and effect of the provisions of ORS 241.016 to 241.990, and the regulations prescribed thereunder; inspect all county institutions, departments, offices and positions affected by ORS 241.016 to 241.990, and ascertain whether ORS 241.016 to 241.990 and the regulations are being obeyed. An investigation may be made by the commission, or by any commissioner designated by the commission for that purpose.
ORS 241.120