Legal basis

The local-governance system operates at regional, district and other established levels. An akimat is the local executive body for its territory.

Powers and process

A maslikhat is an elected representative body at local level. The powers of an akim, executive office and maslikhat should not be collapsed into one idea of “local government.”

Practical route

Budgets, planning, land and municipal services pass through different procedures and competences. Appointment or election of akims depends on level and current law.

Verification and limits

A citizen's appeal should go to the body holding the relevant power. Current structure and contacts should be checked on the territory's official page, and the rule in Adilet.

Chronology

Chronology does not apply. The dossier describes a current process; each rule's date belongs to the exact official act.

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Citation-ready reuse

Akimats perform local executive functions and maslikhats represent residents locally; powers depend on law and territorial level.

Akimats and maslikhats. QAZ.EXPERT, https://qaz.expert/en/encyclopedia/akimats-maslikhats/. Accessed: 2026-08-26.

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Next review
2026-10-01

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Revision history

  1. v2-draft-1Initial legal-context draft; official text and transitional implementation require human legal/editorial review.

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