Mar 27, 2026
Deputies at a joint session of the chambers of Parliament approved in the second reading the Constitutional law "On the special legal regime of the city of Alatau," 24KZ reports.
The provisions of the law have been brought into line with the new Constitution. The city, along with the maslikhat, will be governed by a Council, which will include independent directors. The President will approve the composition of the Council, and the Prime Minister of the country will head it. Land ownership will not be transferred to foreign investors in Alatau: land plots will be provided only for specific projects and on limited terms. Special attention is paid to strengthening the protection of the rights of entrepreneurs and investors. In particular, only the Prosecutor General's Office can verify business entities. Control over local budget expenditures will also be strengthened. The report on the implementation and development of the city of Alatau will be posted on Internet resources. The document has been sent to the President for signature.