(1) Before starting an inquiry under section 146 in relation to an offender, the board must give written notice of the inquiry to each of the following:
(a) the offender;
(b) the director-general;
(c) the director of public prosecutions.
(2) The notice must include—
(a) the reasons for the inquiry; and
(b) invitations for the offender and the director-general to make submissions to the board by a stated date for the inquiry.