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A CENTURY OF PARLIAMENTARY LIFE
IN INDONESIA

On the third day of the session, PPKI made the
following decisions:
1. The National Committee is to be established
The South Gambir across Indonesia with a headquarter in Ja-

meeting determined karta.
that the number 2. The National Committee embodies the unani-
mous goals and ideals of the Indonesian peo-
of KNIP members ple to carry out Indonesia’s independence by

would be more than the sovereignty of the people.

60 people. Although 3. The National Committee’s efforts include:
members consisted a. Expressing the desire of the Indonesian

of representatives people to live as an independent Indone-
sian nation;
from certain sects b. Uniting people from all walks of life as to

and groups in society realize a tight national unity;

as well as regional c. Peacekeeping and public safety mainte-
representatives, it was nance, as well as;

desirable that they d. Assisting leaders in implementing na-
tional ideals, and, in the regions, assist-
reside in Jakarta. In ing local governments to ensure the

other words, members people’s welfare.
from regional areas 4. The central National Committee leads and
provides guidance to the regional National
should be willing to Committee. Where necessary, regional cen-

live in Jakarta. ters can be established.

5. Central and regional National Committees
are led by a Chair and several board mem-
bers responsible to the National Committee.
For the first time, the Head of the Regional
Center is appointed by the President.

On the evening of August 22, several prominent figures gathered at the
National Groups Consultative Assembly Building on Jalan Gambir Se-
latan number 10 to discuss candidacy for the Central Indonesian Na-
tional Committee (KNIP). The South Gambir meeting determined that
the number of KNIP members would be more than 60 people. Although
members consisted of representatives from certain sects and groups in

60