§9–701.

    Subject to this title, the Commission shall:

        (1)    adopt reasonable and proper regulations to govern the procedures of the Commission, which shall be as simple and brief as reasonably possible;

        (2)    determine the nature and the form of an application for benefits or compensation;

        (3)    regulate and provide for the nature and form of notices and for the service of notices;

        (4)    regulate and provide for the nature and extent of evidence and proof and for the method of taking and providing evidence and proof to establish a right to compensation;

        (5)    regulate the method of conducting an investigation or physical examination; and

        (6)    set the time within which an adjudication or award shall be made.