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|last_election1=[[2023 Almaty City Mäslihat election|19 March 2023]] |
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|political_groups1='''Party-list deputies (21)'''<ref name="composition">{{Cite web |last= Ғалымғазықызы |first= Ақтолқын |url= https://baq.kz/almaty-maslihaty-qay-partiya-qansha-mandat-ielenedi-300452/ |title= Алматы мәслихаты. Қай партия қанша мандат иеленеді |language= kk |website= baq.kz |date= 24 March 2023 |access-date= 22 April 2024}}</ref><br />{{Color box|#1CA9C9|border=darkgray}} [[Amanat (political party)|Amanat]] (12)<br />{{Color box|#4A77EC|border=darkgray}} [[Respublica (political party)|Respublica]] (3)<br /> {{Color box|#dc241f|border=darkgray}} [[People's Party of Kazakhstan|People's Party]] (3)<br /> {{Color box|#426F39|border=darkgray}} [[Baytaq]] (2)<br />{{Color box|#0A408A|border=darkgray}} [[Aq Jol]] (1)<br />'''Single-mandate deputies (21)'''<br />{{Color box|#CDCDCD|border=darkgray}} Independents (21)<ref name="ordakz">{{Cite web |last= Сұңқар |first= Ләззат |url= https://kaz.orda.kz/almaty-qalasy-maeslihaty-sajlawynyng-qorytyndysy-belgili-boldy/|title= Алматы қаласы мәслихаты сайлауының қорытындысы белгілі болды |language= kk |website= kaz.orda.kz |date= 25 March 2023 |access-date= 22 April 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240422171647/https://kaz.orda.kz/almaty-qalasy-maeslihaty-sajlawynyng-qorytyndysy-belgili-boldy/ |archive-date= 22 April 2024}}</ref> |
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|political_groups1='''Majority (29)'''<br />{{Color box|#1CA9C9|border=darkgray}} [[Amanat (political party)|Amanat]] (29)<br />'''Opposition (10)'''<br /> {{Color box|#0A408A|border=darkgray}} [[Ak Zhol Democratic Party|Ak Zhol]] (4)<br /> {{Color box|#0A5b2D|border=darkgray}} [[Auyl People's Democratic Patriotic Party|Auyl]] (3)<br /> {{Color box|#dc241f|border=darkgray}} [[People's Party of Kazakhstan|People's Party]] (3) |
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|structure1=Almaty |
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|election1= 30 March 2023<ref name="otynsiev">{{Cite web |last= Шәріпханова |first= Дина |url= https://kaz.tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/almatyi-maslihatyinyin-toragasyi-saylandyi-349442/ |title= Алматы мәслихатының төрағасы сайланды |language= kk |website= kaz.tengrinews.kz |date= 30 March 2023 |access-date= 22 April 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230418104840/https://kaz.tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/almatyi-maslihatyinyin-toragasyi-saylandyi-349442/ |archive-date= 18 April 2023}}</ref> |
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|election1=15 January 2021 |
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|leader1=[[ |
|leader1=[[Meyirjan Otynşiev]] |
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|native_name=Алматы қаласы мәслихаты |
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|leader1_type=Secretary |
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The '''Almaty City Mäslihat''' ({{lang-kk|Алматы қаласы мәслихаты, Almaty qalasy mäslihaty}}) is a local [[unicameral]] [[legislative branch]] in the city of [[Almaty]]. It is led by the current Secretary, [[ |
The '''Almaty City Mäslihat''' ({{lang-kk|Алматы қаласы мәслихаты}}, {{lang|kk-lt|Almaty qalasy mäslihaty}}, {{IPA-kk|ɑɫmɑˈtʰɯ qɑɫɑˈsɯ mæs.lɘjxɑˈtʰɯ|}}) is a local [[unicameral]] [[legislative branch]] in the city of [[Almaty]]. It is led by the current Secretary, [[Meyirjan Otynşiev]] ([[Amanat (political party)|Amanat]]).<ref name="otynsiev" /> |
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== Composition == |
== Composition == |
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The City Mäslihat is composed of 42 councillors, half of which are elected through [[party-list proportional representation]]<ref name="composition" /> and the other half of which are elected regardless of their party affiliation, through single-mandate election.<ref name="ordakz" /> A member of the mäslihat may be a citizen of Kazakhstan who has reached 20 years of age and can be a member of only one mäslihat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN|url=https://www.akorda.kz/en/official_documents/constitution|url-status=live|access-date=2020-03-10|website=akorda.kz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706201050/http://www.akorda.kz:80/en/official_documents/constitution |archive-date=2015-07-06 }}</ref> |
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Members of the local legislature are elected every 5 years. Before the [[2023 Almaty City Mäslihat election|2023 election]], the Mäslihat members used to be elected by a 7% threshold through [[party-list proportional representation]]. If only one parties managed to bypass the electoral threshold, then the party would've won the second highest number of votes is granted enough seats for representation in the mäslihat regardless whether it had passed the threshold or not.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2019-08-16|title=Незаметные маслихаты - Аналитический интернет-журнал Vласть|url=https://vlast.kz/politika/34820-nezametnye-maslihaty.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-10|website=vlast.kz|language=ru|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808152634/https://vlast.kz/politika/34820-nezametnye-maslihaty.html |archive-date=2020-08-08 }}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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On the 10th of January 2021, the [[2021 Almaty City Mäslihat election|elections for the 39 councillors of the City Mäslihat]] was held for the first time where the councillors were elected based on party-list. The [[Nur Otan]] won majority of 29 seats followed by 3 minor parties. The 7th Convocation of the Almaty City Mäslihat convened on 15 January where [[Stanislav Kankurov]] was elected to be the secretary.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-01-15|title=Избран секретарь маслихата Алматы|url=https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/izbran-sekretar-maslihata-almatyi-426072/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115080413/https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/izbran-sekretar-maslihata-almatyi-426072/ |archive-date=2021-01-15 |access-date=2021-01-17|website=Tengrinews.kz|language=ru}}</ref> |
On the 10th of January 2021, the [[2021 Almaty City Mäslihat election|elections for the 39 councillors of the City Mäslihat]] was held for the first time where the councillors were elected based on party-list. The [[Nur Otan]] won majority of 29 seats followed by 3 minor parties. The 7th Convocation of the Almaty City Mäslihat convened on 15 January where [[Stanislav Kankurov]] was elected to be the secretary.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-01-15|title=Избран секретарь маслихата Алматы|url=https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/izbran-sekretar-maslihata-almatyi-426072/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115080413/https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/izbran-sekretar-maslihata-almatyi-426072/ |archive-date=2021-01-15 |access-date=2021-01-17|website=Tengrinews.kz|language=ru}}</ref> |
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When the [[2023 Kazakh local elections|2023 local elections]] were taking place, the electoral system of all mäslihats changed, and now while half of the members are elected through [[party-list proportional representation]], the others are elected through single-mandate election. |
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== Commissions == |
== Commissions == |
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The City Mäslihat includes 6 standing commissions, which include:<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-almaty/activities/22102?lang=kk |title= VІII сайланған Алматы қаласы мәслихатының тұрақты комиссияларының құрамы |language= kk |publisher= The official website of the Almaty City Mäslihat |access-date= 22 April 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240422171340/https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-almaty/activities/22102?lang=kk |archive-date= 22 April 2024}}</ref> |
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The City Mäslihat includes 7 commissions which are: |
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* Commission on Economy, Finance, Assets, Public Administration Development, Public and Seismic Safety; |
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* Strategic Planning, Budget and Performance |
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* Commission on construction, architecture, urbanism, land relations and development of public spaces; |
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* Development of Transport and Utilities Infrastructure |
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* Commission on communal infrastructure, energy, water supply and urban mobility; |
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* Urban Development, Housing and Land Use |
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* Commission on entrepreneurship, investments, tourism and ecology; |
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* Development of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Information Technology and Creative Industry |
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* Commission on social development, culture, sport, religion and youth; |
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* Local Governance and Security |
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* Commission on Health, Education and Employment. |
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* Social and Cultural development, Youth and Public Communications |
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*Ecology, Tourism and Development of Public Spaces |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 17:21, 22 April 2024
Almaty City Mäslihat Алматы қаласы мәслихаты | |
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Type | |
Type | |
History | |
Founded | 10 December 1993 |
Preceded by | Almaty City Soviet |
Leadership | |
Secretary | |
Structure | |
Seats | 28 |
Political groups | Party-list deputies (21)[2] Amanat (12) Respublica (3) People's Party (3) Baytaq (2) Aq Jol (1) Single-mandate deputies (21) Independents (21)[3] |
Elections | |
Last election | 19 March 2023 |
Next election | 2028 |
Meeting place | |
Website | |
gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-almaty |
The Almaty City Mäslihat (Kazakh: Алматы қаласы мәслихаты, Almaty qalasy mäslihaty, [ɑɫmɑˈtʰɯ qɑɫɑˈsɯ mæs.lɘjxɑˈtʰɯ]) is a local unicameral legislative branch in the city of Almaty. It is led by the current Secretary, Meyirjan Otynşiev (Amanat).[1]
Composition
The City Mäslihat is composed of 42 councillors, half of which are elected through party-list proportional representation[2] and the other half of which are elected regardless of their party affiliation, through single-mandate election.[3] A member of the mäslihat may be a citizen of Kazakhstan who has reached 20 years of age and can be a member of only one mäslihat.[4]
Members of the local legislature are elected every 5 years. Before the 2023 election, the Mäslihat members used to be elected by a 7% threshold through party-list proportional representation. If only one parties managed to bypass the electoral threshold, then the party would've won the second highest number of votes is granted enough seats for representation in the mäslihat regardless whether it had passed the threshold or not.[5]
History
The Almaty City Mäslihat was established on the 10th of December 1993 after the Supreme Soviet of Kazakhstan adopted the law "On local representative and executive bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan", which made significant changes to the name and structure of local state bodies including to the city of Almaty itself.[6] The city held the elections on 10 March 1994 to elect the councillors of the 1st convocation of the Mäslihat.[7] The Almaty City Mäslihat was composed of 37 councillors who are represented by single-member constituency and were elected by a secret ballot every 5 years according to the Clause 2 of Article 86 of the Constitution of Kazakhstan, Section VIII "Local state government and self-government".[8] On 23 May 2018, it was announced that all members of mäslihat bodies will be elected through proportional representation.[9] The law was enacted in June 2018.
On the 10th of January 2021, the elections for the 39 councillors of the City Mäslihat was held for the first time where the councillors were elected based on party-list. The Nur Otan won majority of 29 seats followed by 3 minor parties. The 7th Convocation of the Almaty City Mäslihat convened on 15 January where Stanislav Kankurov was elected to be the secretary.[10]
When the 2023 local elections were taking place, the electoral system of all mäslihats changed, and now while half of the members are elected through party-list proportional representation, the others are elected through single-mandate election.
Commissions
The City Mäslihat includes 6 standing commissions, which include:[11]
- Commission on Economy, Finance, Assets, Public Administration Development, Public and Seismic Safety;
- Commission on construction, architecture, urbanism, land relations and development of public spaces;
- Commission on communal infrastructure, energy, water supply and urban mobility;
- Commission on entrepreneurship, investments, tourism and ecology;
- Commission on social development, culture, sport, religion and youth;
- Commission on Health, Education and Employment.
References
- ^ a b Шәріпханова, Дина (30 March 2023). "Алматы мәслихатының төрағасы сайланды". kaz.tengrinews.kz (in Kazakh). Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ a b Ғалымғазықызы, Ақтолқын (24 March 2023). "Алматы мәслихаты. Қай партия қанша мандат иеленеді". baq.kz (in Kazakh). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ a b Сұңқар, Ләззат (25 March 2023). "Алматы қаласы мәслихаты сайлауының қорытындысы белгілі болды". kaz.orda.kz (in Kazakh). Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN". akorda.kz. Archived from the original on 2015-07-06. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "Незаметные маслихаты - Аналитический интернет-журнал Vласть". vlast.kz (in Russian). 2019-08-16. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
- ^ "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN". akorda.kz. Archived from the original on 2015-07-06. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
- ^ "Maslikhats to play important role". Strategy2050.kz. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ^ "Конституция Республики Казахстан (принята на республиканском референдуме 30 августа 1995 года) (с изменениями и дополнениями по состоянию на 23.03.2019 г.)". Информационная система ПАРАГРАФ. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Прямые выборы заменят на партийную ответственность". inbusiness.kz (in Russian). 2018-05-23. Archived from the original on 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ^ "Избран секретарь маслихата Алматы". Tengrinews.kz (in Russian). 2021-01-15. Archived from the original on 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- ^ "VІII сайланған Алматы қаласы мәслихатының тұрақты комиссияларының құрамы" (in Kazakh). The official website of the Almaty City Mäslihat. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.