BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 22. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree approving the
composition of the Kazakhstan Khalyk Kenesi (People’s Council) on
September 22, 2026, according to the presidential press
service.


The council comprises 126 representatives of public councils and
associations, maslikhats, ethnic and cultural organizations, trade
unions, business, science, education, culture, sports and media, as
well as public figures, veterans of the diplomatic service and
representatives of the non-governmental sector from various regions
of Kazakhstan.


In January 2026, Tokayev proposed establishing the People's
Council. Its creation is provided for by Kazakhstan's new
Constitution, which entered into force on July 1, 2026.


According to Akorda, the People's Council is the supreme
constitutional consultative body representing the interests of the
people of Kazakhstan.


Its main purpose is to ensure representation of the interests of
the people in public administration through consultative
participation in the formulation and implementation of state
policy.







The council is tasked with organizing nationwide dialogue on key
areas of domestic policy, strengthening public accord, national
unity and solidarity, and promoting the fundamental principles of
Kazakhstan and nationwide values.


The People's Council is authorized to develop proposals and
recommendations on domestic policy, submit draft laws to the
Kurultai of Kazakhstan and initiate a nationwide referendum. It
will also cooperate with government bodies, organizations, civil
society institutions and international organizations, organize
public consultations, hearings and other platforms for nationwide
dialogue, and participate in public awareness activities.


The President of Kazakhstan approves the composition of the
People's Council and forms its Secretariat, appointing its head.
The President may also participate in the council's sessions and
put forward proposals and initiatives concerning its activities, as
well as other issues of Kazakhstan's domestic and foreign
policy.