The inquiry commenced on 18 June 2009. Adv Z Adhikarie of Parliament's Constitutional and Legal Section was available throughout the process of the inquiry. The proceedings of the inquiry were recorded for reference purposes. On the first day of the inquiry, two of the eleven Board Members, namely Ms Nadia Bulbulia and Professor Allison Gilwald, availed themselves. Apologies were received from the remaining Members of the Board who could not attend due to prior commitments.