BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 12. Kazakh President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held consultations with Prime Minister Olzhas
Bektenov and Kurultai Chairperson Aibek Dadebay on the early
termination of maslikhats' powers at all levels, according to the
Kazakh president's press service.
Tokayev emphasized the importance of ensuring the effective
functioning of maslikhats to protect citizens' legitimate
interests, approve local budgets, and oversee regional
development.
The president expressed confidence that renewing the membership
of local representative bodies would significantly strengthen their
work.
During the consultations, held in accordance with Paragraph 5 of
Article 88 of the Constitution of Kazakhstan, the Prime Minister
and Kurultai Chairperson presented their views on the matter.
Following the meeting, Tokayev said he would make a final
decision in full compliance with the Constitution and taking into
account the opinions expressed.
On September 24, 2026, Tokayev announced plans for early
elections to maslikhats at all levels while speaking at the first
session of the Kazakhstan People's Council (Qazaqstan Khalyq
Kenesi).
On August 23, 2026, Kazakhstan held elections to the first
convocation of the Kurultai, the country's new unicameral
parliament established under the Constitution that entered into
force on July 1, 2026. On August 28, the government relinquished
its powers before the newly elected Kurultai.
