The draft law on public control was discussed by representatives of the public of Akmola, Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions

Today, under the moderation of a representative of the Ministry of Information and Social Development Gulbara Sultanova, a zonal public discussion was held by the Working Group to consider the model of the draft law on public control.
The zonal public discussion was held with the participation of representatives of an active civil society of Akmola, Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions.
During the discussion, the participants voiced their proposals. In particular, the President of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan, Nurgazieva Banu, proposed expanding the list of objects and subjects of public control, and also introduce the definition of the concept of "public interest" into the conceptual apparatus.
Olesya Baimova, Chairperson of the Lider.kz Volunteer Movement, noted the need to expand the list of subjects and objects of public control, as well as inform the population in the media not only about the results of any inspection, but also about the course of the inspection. In addition, she proposed to consider the possibility of creating an Internet platform for public control.
President of the club of young entrepreneurs "Zhas Atameken" Kokzhanova Zarina suggested expanding the goals and objectives of public control.
A member of the Working Group, director of the Institute for the Development of Local Self-Government Sergey Khudyakov commented on the draft law article by article. In particular, add subjects of natural monopolies to the objects of public control, also add a new form of public control - social audit, include the subject's own initiative in the basis of public control.
According to the member of the Working Group, the head of the NGO "The Last Hope" Asaubaev Ruslan, it is necessary to include in the definition of objects all legal entities participating in public procurement, providing works, services and goods at the expense of budgetary funds.
In addition, during the meeting, representatives of the public of Karzhasova Sara, Musabayeva Gulbakhsh, Altynbaeva Kenzhegul, Koval Andrey, Dzhamenkov Nurlan, Petrova Lyudmila, Utebayeva Dinara and Kakenov Abylaikhan shared their proposals.
The next zonal meeting to discuss the bill is planned to be held with representatives of the public of Almaty, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda, Turkestan regions and the city of Shymkent.