Senate of Kazakhstan
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The Senate of Kazakhstan (Kazakh: Qazaqstan Parlamentınıñ Senaty, Қазақстан Парламентінің Сенаты, [qɑzɑqstɑn pɑrɫɑmʲentɘnɘŋ sʲenɑtɯ]) is the upper house of two chambers in Kazakhstan's legislature, known as the Parliament (Parlamenti). The Senate is composed of elected members: two from each region and two from three municipalities which are Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent.
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Senate Senat | |
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8th Senate | |
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History | |
Founded | 1996; 28 years ago (1996) |
Preceded by | Supreme Soviet |
Leadership | |
Deputy Chair |
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Structure | |
Seats | 50 |
Political groups |
Nominated members (10) |
Length of term | 6 years |
Elections | |
40 seats indirectly elected by the local mäslihats, 10 are appointed by the President | |
Last election | 14 January 2023 |
Next election | 2026 |
Meeting place | |
Astana, Kazakhstan | |
Website | |
http://www.parlam.kz/en/ |
Members of the Senate are elected on the basis of indirect suffrage by secret ballot. Half of elected members of the Senate are up for election every three years. Ten members are appointed by the president of Kazakhstan with the view to ensure representation for all the diverse national, cultural components of society. The term of office for the members of the Senate is six years.[1]