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 2. The division of the numbers of the members to be delegated from these territories is based on the ratio of their populations.

1. The participant territories will decide on the manner in which members are to be delegated to the first House of Representatives.

2. Where such delegations cannot be effectuated through widest possible universal suffrage, the appointment of such members can be arranged by the representations of the people of the territories concerned, if and where such representations exist.

If and when circumstances require other methods the aim shall be to arrive at a most equitable representation of the will of the people.

1. Within a year after the Constitution becomes valid, the Government shall arrange to hold free and secret elections all over Indonesia for the composition of a generally elected House of Representatives.

2. The federal law establishes regulations for the election of the new House of Representatives referred to in paragraph 1 and defines the division of the number of members to be delegated from the other territories referred to in article 99.

At a time to be defined by the Government and as soon as possible after the elections referred to in article 111, the first House of Representatives is dissolved and replaced by the elected House of Representatives.

There is a Supreme Court of Indonesia, the composition and competency of which is established by federal law.

1. For the first time and until the federal law has stipulated otherwise, the President, Vice-President, and members of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President, after hearing the Senate.

These appointments are made for life, without prejudice to the provisions contained in the following paragraphs.

2. The federal law can stipulate that the President, Vice-President and members of the Supreme Court be discharged upon attaining a certain age.

3. They can be deposed or discharged in the manner and in such cases as indicated by federal law.

4. They can be discharged by the President at their own request.

There is a General Audit Department, the composition and authority of which are established by federal law.