(a) A copy of the report containing the adjusted recommendations of the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office- Bearers in respect of salaries, allowances and benefits of public office-bearers for the fiscal year commencing 1 April 2008 was submitted to Parliament on 14 October 2008 in accordance with section 8(5) of the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers Act, 1997 (No 92 of 1997).