(1) The functions of the Commission shall be —
(a) to receive, investigate, hear and determine claims for compensation filed in accordance with this Act and the rules of the Commission made pursuant to section 21 and to make such order for compensation in the manner prescribed;
(b) to discharge any other responsibility that is required by this Act.
(2) Where it is proved that an officer suffered personal injury or died in circumstances arising out of and in the course of his or her employment with the State, the Commission shall, subject to subsections (3) and (4), make an order for the award of compensation in accordance with the Regulations and shall give reasons in writing for the award of, or the refusal to award compensation.
(3) In hearing a claim, the Commission shall determine —
(a) whether the injury to the officer or death of the officer was caused, and to what extent, by his or her participation in any type of illegal activity and whether any compensation is payable under the circumstances; and
(b) the proportion of contributory negligence, if any, on the part of the officer and shall apportion any compensation payable accordingly.
(4) For the purpose of undertaking its functions, the Commission shall have the same powers as a court having summary jurisdiction in civil matters.