§ Article 214(untitled)

Formation of the Supreme Judicial Council

1. The Supreme Judicial Council shall, in conformity with Article 174 of the

Constitution, be formed after entry into force of relevant provisions of the Judicial

Code, not later than one month prior to the expiry of the powers of the President of

the Republic.

2. The powers of the members of the Council of Justice shall discontinue, whereas

the Supreme Judicial Council shall assume its powers on the day of expiry of the

powers of the President of the Republic.

3. The National Assembly and the General Assembly of Judges shall each elect the

corresponding three members of the first composition of the Supreme Judicial Council

for a term of five years, whereas the two members for a term of three years.