Status
🔄 Being adapted – the current law must be brought in line with the new Constitution
What the Constitution Changes
Vice President
- New position, appointed by the President
- Minimum age: 60
- First in line for presidential succession
New Succession Order
| Priority | Was (1995) | Now (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senate Chair | Vice President |
| 2 | Mazhilis Chair | Kurultai Chair |
| 3 | Prime Minister | Prime Minister |
Termination of Powers
New grounds:
- Voluntary resignation (filed with the Constitutional Court)
- Health incapacity
- Impeachment
- Death
Immunity
The President bears no criminal or administrative liability for actions in office, except for treason.
Expanded Appointments
The President, with Kurultai consent, appoints:
- 10 Constitutional Court judges (for 8 years)
- 6 Central Election Commission members (for 5 years)
- 8 Supreme Audit Chamber members (for 5 years)
- Head of the State Protection Service
- Human Rights Commissioner
Related Constitution Articles
Section III: Art. 40–48 of the new Constitution