THE PEOPLE'S COUNCIL IS THE HIGHEST CONSULTATIVE BODY REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF KAZAKHSTAN

THE PEOPLE'S COUNCIL IS THE HIGHEST CONSULTATIVE BODY REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF KAZAKHSTAN

30.01.2026 17:33:16 140

The new draft Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan includes provisions on the unicameral Parliament model and the updated system of state bodies in several sections. This was announced by Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Court Bakhyt Nurmukhanov at a regular meeting of the Constitutional Commission.

According to him, the norms for the unicameral parliamentary model are summarized in the fourth part - the section called "Kuryltai". This section establishes the powers of the legislative body, and also updates all articles related to the organization of the sessions of the Kuryltai and its activities.

"The number of subjects with the right to initiate legislation has been clearly defined. The Constituent Assembly establishes a list of the most important public relations regulated by the adoption of laws. The procedures for considering and adopting draft laws are provided for. Issues related to the position of the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly are regulated in a separate article," said Bakhyt Nurmukhanov.

The fifth part is dedicated to the "Government". "Many provisions related to the transition to a unicameral Kurultai have been clarified. They concern the responsibility and reporting of the Government and its members to the Kurultai, the expression of a vote of no confidence, the introduction of draft laws to the Kurultai, and reporting on the republican budget and its implementation," the speaker noted.

The sixth part consists of two articles and regulates issues related to the People's Council of Kazakhstan. "This high consultative body, which includes citizens of the country, represents the interests of the people of Kazakhstan. It has established the powers to introduce draft laws to the Kurultai, make proposals on the appointment of a republican referendum, and other important powers," said Bakhyt Nurmukhanov.

The seventh section contains the norms related to the "Constitutional Court". According to the Speaker, the norms related to the composition of the Constitutional Court, the terms of office of judges and the competence of the court have been largely preserved. In addition, the Constitutional Court carries out its mission as an independent state body that exercises constitutional control and ensures the supremacy of the Constitution throughout the country.