13 Right of representation shall not be construed in such a way that applicants from the autonomous region, especially Muslims and cultural communities, for lower positions in the above organs of the government cannot be appointed anymore thereto. Election of legislators to represent the autonomous region in the Congress of the Republic shall be done pursuant to the rules of the Commission on Elections. SEC. 5. Representatives in Executive Departments and Constitutional Bodies. – At least, one (1) qualified inhabitant of the autonomous region recommended by the Regional Governor consultation with the Regional Assembly and concerned sectors of the autonomous region shall be appointed, as far as practicable, in each of the departments, offices or bureaus and constitutional bodies of the central government or national government that deal with the autonomous region, in primarily confidential, highly technical, or policy-determining positions. SEC. 6. Ex Officio Member of the National Security Council. – The Regional Governor shall be an ex officio member of the National Security Council on matters concerning the autonomous region and such other matters as may be determined by the President. SEC. 7. Representatives in Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations. – The Regional Government shall be represented in the board of directors or in the policy-making bodies of government-owned or -controlled corporations that operate businesses directly or through their subsidiaries in the autonomous region. ARTICLE VI The Legislative Department SECTION 1. Regional Assembly. – The legislative power of the autonomous government shall be vested in the Regional Assembly except to the extent that it is reserved to the people by provisions on initiative and referendum as provided by law.