Nurken Kobzhanov was elected Chairman of the Karaganda regional Maslikhat

The Karaganda regional maslikhat was headed by Nurken Kobzhanov, who previously worked as the akim of the Bukhara-Zhyrau district. His candidacy was unanimously approved by the newly elected deputies at the first session of the VIII convocation. According to the legislation, in connection with the transition to a representative authority, Nurken Kobzhanov leaves the post of head of the district.

– I have been working in the civil service for about 17 years. I know the problems of the population, I decided to solve these issues in a representative body. I will submit my resignation today, – Nurken Kobzhanov said.

The first session began with the announcement of the election results.

According to the chairman of the regional election commission Kairat Nurkenov, a total of 214 deputies of maslikhats of all levels were elected.

For the first time, elections to the regional maslikhat were held according to the proportional majority system. Of the 36 seats, half were occupied by deputies elected in single-mandate districts. And 18 mandates are distributed according to party lists.

As a result of the elections, the composition of the Karaganda regional maslikhat was updated. Eight people from the previous convocation retained their parliamentary powers.

At the session, newly elected deputies were handed certificates.

Then the chairman of the regional maslikhat was elected. Also, the deputies were distributed among the permanent commissions and elected their chairmen.

Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev addressed the deputies. The head of the region outlined the tasks that will be solved jointly. Among the priorities are employment, development of small and medium–sized businesses, affordable housing, quality healthcare and education.

– This year we are facing the task of increasing the gross regional product by 2.4% with the creation of more than 10 thousand new jobs. To do this, it is planned to implement 11 investment projects worth 147 billion tenge, – said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev. – The voters have put before you a number of problems that need to be solved. I am sure that thanks to joint efforts we will ensure the further development of the region and improve the quality of life of our residents.