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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
- Omirbek Baigeldi January 30, 1996–1999
- Oralbai Abdykarimov 1999–March 10, 2004
- Nurtai Abykayev March 10, 2004–November 1, 2005
- Nurtai Abykayev November 1, 2005–January 2007
- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev January 11, 2007–Present
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