When the constitution came into effect , the parliament elected in 1960 was automatically dissolved .
The President , Joseph Kasa - Vubu , appointed a transitional government , whose role was to organise elections within nine months .
When the constitution came into effect , the parliament elected in 1960 was automatically dissolved , and the President , Joseph Kasa - Vubu , appointed a transitional government , whose role was to organise elections within nine months .