Kazakh President Terminates Maslikhats’ Powers, Orders Snap Elections
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on Oct. 12 terminating the powers of maslikhats, local representative bodies at all levels, before the end of their term. The decision followed consultations with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Kurultai Chair Aibek Dadebay, in accordance with Article 88, Paragraph 5 of Kazakhstan’s Constitution, Akorda reported. The… The post Kazakh President Terminates Maslikhats’ Powers, Orders Snap Elections appeared first on The Astana Times .