Tokayev Sets Rules For Kazakhstan’s New Political System
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Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed two constitutional laws implementing provisions of the new Constitution adopted in a March 15 referendum. The laws establish the office of vice president and set the rules for the Kurultai, a new supreme representative body, Orda.kz reports.
The first law establishes the institution of the vice president. On behalf of the head of state, the vice president will represent the president’s interests in cooperation with state bodies and perform functions determined by the president.
The second law regulates the work of the Kurultai. It will replace parliament and become the highest representative body exercising legislative power. The Kurultai will consist of 145 deputies elected on party lists for five-year terms.
The body will be headed by a chair, elected by secret ballot from among deputies fluent in the state language.
The Kurultai will have broad powers. It will approve the appointment of the vice president, the prime minister, Constitutional Court judges, and members of the Central Election Commission and the Supreme Audit Chamber.
The Kurultai will also elect and dismiss Supreme Court judges, call presidential elections and approve government reports on budget execution.
Original author: Ruslan Loginov
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