Majilis amends powers division among government agencies

"The bill provides for amendments to the Constitutional Law "On the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan" in terms of verifying the competence of the Government, ministries and departments, central executive bodies unassigned to the Government," said the Minister of National Economy Yerbolat Dossayev presenting the bill. According to his words, the bill clarifies the competence of the Government related to the development of key areas of social and economic policy, defense, security, and public order. Ministries and central executive bodies, not members of the Government, are empowered to carry out realization and supervisory functions, approve and implement strategic plans. Departments of the ministries are assigned responsibilities in implementing regulatory, realization and supervisory functions, as well as approval of regulations on matters within the competence of the authorities.