Senate of Kazakhstan

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The Senate of Kazakhastan is the upper house of two chambers in Kazakhstan's legislature, known as the Parliament (Parlamenti). The Senate has 47 members, 40 of whom are elected for six-year terms in double-seat constituencies by the local assemblies, half renewed every two years; and 7 presidential appointees. In addition, ex-presidents are ex-officio senators for life. The other house is the Majilis.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is the chairman of the Senate.

Chairmen of the Senate

Name	Period
Omirbek Baigeldy	January 30, 1996–November 30, 1999
Oralbay Abdykarimov	December 1, 1999-March 10, 2004
Nurtay Abykayev	March 10, 2004-January 11, 2007
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev	January 11, 2007-April 15, 2011
Kayrat Mami	Since April 15, 2011

References

External links

• Parliament website
• Kazakhstan: Senate Selection Holds Unusual Significance

Coordinates: 51°10′47″N 71°26′48″E / 51.17972°N 71.44667°E / 51.17972; 71.44667