The DPRA was established in 1945, at that time it was called 'Regional National Committee' (KND). This was in accordance with the Transitional Regulations of the 1945 Constitution and followed by the Vice President's Decree dated October 16, 1945. The KND, which was first chaired by Tuanku Mahmud, continued by Mr. S. M. Amin, then changed its name to DPR in 1947. The
Aceh Residency was made a Province by the Deputy Prime Minister in accordance with PP No. 8 of 1948 on December 17, 1948 and the Aceh DPRD was established in accordance with PP No. 22 of 1948 from 1949–1950 with Tgk as Speaker.
Abdul Wahab. However, the dissolution of Aceh Province in 1950 caused the DPRD to be dissolved. Then Aceh Province was reborn in accordance with Law No. 24 of 1956. So the Transitional
Regional House of Representatives DPRD was formed in 1957 with the first speaker Tgk. M.
Abdul Syam who led until 1959. In and 1959–1961 it was chaired by Tgk. M. Ali Balwy. Furthermore, in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 5 of 1960, the Mutual Cooperation People's Representative Council (DPRDGR) was formed in 1961–1964 chaired by the Governor of Aceh A. Hasjmy. In accordance with Law No. 181 of 1965, the DPRDGR in 1965–1966 was chaired by Governor
Nyak Adam Kamil, PD. The Speaker of the DPRD for the 1966–1968 period was Drs.
Marzuki Nyak Man. The Speaker of the DPRD for the 1968–1971 period was H. M. Yasin. With the Decree of the
Prime Minister of the Republic of Indonesia No. 1/MISSI/1959 (Missi Hardi), then since May 26, 1959, Aceh was given the status of "Special Region" with the full name of the Special Region of Aceh Province. Since then, Aceh has had broad autonomy rights in the fields of Religion, Customs and Education. Furthermore, the DPRD in Aceh is determined according to the results of the Election. == Function, duties and authorities ==