Two New Institutions and One Existing Mechanism
1. Vice President
This is a new institution of continuity and coordination in the executive branch. The Vice President is appointed by the President with the consent of the Kurultai, so the practical launch depends on when the new parliament is formed.
2. Kazakhstan People's Council
This is a constitutional consultative and advisory body under the President. Its law has been in force since July 1 and its Secretariat was created on July 2, 2026. No separate official date for approving the membership or holding the first session has yet been published.
3. Constitutional Court: the Mechanism Has Operated Since 2023
The Constitutional Court has operated since January 1, 2023 and has accepted citizen applications concerning regulatory legal acts that directly affect constitutional rights and freedoms. The 2026 Constitution and updated law preserve and clarify this mechanism; they did not create it for the first time.
Why It Matters Not to Merge These Timelines
Not every element of the reform starts on the same day. Citizen access to the Constitutional Court has existed since 2023, while the Vice President and part of the parliamentary mechanisms depend on the formation of the Kurultai.