akims
An akim is the head of a local administrative unit in Kazakhstan, serving as the chief executive of a region (oblast), a district (raion), or a city with special status. The akim is responsible for implementing national policy at the local level, guiding economic and social development, and overseeing the work of local government agencies and public services.
Appointment and tenure: Akims of regions, districts, and cities are appointed by the President of Kazakhstan,
Powers and duties: The akim supervises executive bodies within the locality, proposes local development plans and
Relation to local representation: The akim works with local representative bodies, known as maslihat, on budgets
Context and scope: The term akim conveys a leadership role within Kazakhstan’s administrative framework. The position