Today, the Institute of Parliamentarism under the UDP of the Republic of Kazakhstan convened a meeting with deputies of the Maslikhat of the Mangystau region to facilitate the exchange of technical and methodological expertise.
The gathering, structured as a training session, was graced by the presence of deputy directors of the Institute of Parliamentarism, Lyazzat Suleimenov and Berik Bekzhanov, alongside Zhanbyrbai Matayev, the chairman of the Mangystau regional maslikhat. The delegation comprised approximately thirty deputies representing each district and city within the Mangystau region. Additionally, heads of centers and experts from the Institute of Parliamentarism participated in the event.
Lyazzat Zhanylykyzy opened the session with a congratulatory address, emphasizing the pivotal role of the Institute of Parliamentarism and reflecting on statements made by the head of state. "I interpret your visit to our institute as an effort to execute the President's directives. Presently, the Institute of Parliamentarism systematically evaluates the efficacy of existing legislation. Pertaining to the interaction between Maslikhat deputies and the parliament, the head of state issued directives to the Maslikhat deputies regarding the paramount task of safeguarding the interests of the local populace. He underscored the imperative to engage in daily systematic efforts to address pressing concerns of constituents while demonstrating unwavering professionalism and accountability. Hence, this training session was arranged to enlighten participants on the collaborative endeavors between the parliament and maslikhats in addressing population-related issues necessitating legislative measures," concluded the deputy head.
Meruert Kabylbayeva, head of the Center for Private Legislation at the Institute of Parliamentarism, possessing two decades of experience in rule-making and legislative procedures, conducted a training session titled "Enhancing the Effectiveness of Maslikhat Deputies and their Collaboration with Members of Parliament."
Participants voiced the viewpoint that for parliamentary deputies to initiate legislation, it is imperative to consider the proposals put forth by regional maslikhats, formulated on the basis of an analysis of citizen petitions.
Subsequently, Saulen Nurzhan, chief specialist at the Institute of Parliamentarism, delivered a report addressing "Issues of Local Self-Government."
At the conclusion of the meeting, delegates pledged to collaborate in enhancing the competencies of Maslikhat deputies. The deputies lauded the significance of the event, acknowledging it as a valuable platform for fostering dialogue among Maslikhat deputies.
