President inks constitutional law on Alatau City special legal regime
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has signed the Constitutional Law on the special legal regime of Alatau City, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Akorda press service.
The primary goal of the Constitutional Law is to create conditions for the accelerated and sustainable development of Alatau City.
The city's unique legal status represents a fundamentally new approach to building an independent ecosystem for fostering a favorable environment for innovation, investment, and economic growth.
The Constitutional Law introduces a new model of governance for Alatau. It establishes key approaches to regulating entrepreneurship, customs affairs, digital assets, gambling, the social sphere, the financial market, architecture, urban planning, ecology, environmental protection, culture, sports, and other areas.
The law establishes a legal status of "resident of Alatau," which will be granted by the city administration to individuals and legal entities in several categories. The scope of the special regime, along with the corresponding rights, obligations, and requirements, will depend on the category assigned.
The long-term investment and technological development of the city will be guided by strategic documents: a long-term development plan, a master plan, and a development strategy for Alatau.
To ensure the security, efficient functioning, and development of Alatau as a smart city, all data on infrastructure facilities and public safety systems will be integrated into a unified city-wide digital platform for urban space management.
The Constitutional Law also regulates the investment climate and guarantees for investors, fiscal policy, city design, and land relations.
The text of the Constitutional Law will be officially published in the press.
Earlier, President Tokayev congratulated Pope Leo XIV on the 1st anniversary of the pontificate.
