President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said he will make a final decision on the early termination of maslikhat powers. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The head of state held consultations with the prime minister and the chairman of the Kurultai. During the meeting, the importance of the full-fledged work of maslikhats for ensuring the legitimate interests of citizens, approving local budgets, and monitoring the development of regions was emphasized.
The president also expressed confidence that updating the deputy corps would significantly strengthen the activities of local representative bodies.
During the consultations held in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 88 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Chairman of the Kurultai Aibek Dadebay presented their proposals on the issue under consideration. This was reported by the president's press service.
Following the meeting, the president said he would make a final decision in full compliance with the main provisions of the Constitution and taking into account the opinions expressed.