Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Duties and Functions of the Board.- The Board shall have the following duties and functions:

a. To enforce the provisions of this Act;

b. To administer oaths in accordance with the provisions of this Act;

c. To issue and, after due investigation, suspend or revoke certificates of registration for the practice of radiologic technology and x-ray technology;

d. To investigate any violation of this Act or of the rules and regulations issued thereunder, as may come to the knowledge of the Board and, for this purpose, to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to alleged violators or witnesses to secure their attendance in investigations or hearings, and the production of books, paperrs and documents in connection therewith and compel their attendance by the power to cite and punish for contempt;

e. To conduct yearly board examinations to radiologic technology and x-ray technology examinees under the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission;

f. To look, from time to time, into the condition affecting the practice of radiologic technology and x-ray technology in the Philippines, and adopt such measures as may be deemed necessary for the maintenance of the standards and ethics of the profession;

g. To promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act:Provided,That the same shall be issued only after the approval thereof by the Commission; and

h. To adopt a seal to authentic its official documents.

The Board shall exercise these powers and duties in accordance with Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred and twenty-three.