9. In respect of the financing of political parties and the control of election expenses, the chief electoral officer shall, in particular,(1) authorize parties, party authorities and independent candidates;
(2) verify that the parties, party authorities and candidates are complying with Title VIII;
(3) establish the forms and documents for use in the administration of Title VIII;
(4) issue directives on the bookkeeping of the parties, party authorities and independent candidates he has authorized;
(5) receive and examine the financial reports and statements and returns of election expenses;
(6) inquire into the legality of expenditures incurred by an authorized entity, and election contributions and expenses.