representative body in Turkmenistan, formerly part of the legislature From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Halk Maslahaty (Turkmen: Halk Maslahaty, [xɑlq mɑθlɑxɑt̪ɯ]; "People's Council") is the upper chamber of Turkmenistan's Parliament, the "National Council" (Turkmen: Milli Geňeş). It is made up of 56 members, 48 elected from the five provinces and the capital city of Ashgabat, and 8 appointed by the president.
People's Council of Turkmenistan Halk Maslahaty | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Houses | People's Council of Turkmenistan Assembly of Turkmenistan |
History | |
Founded | 2021 |
Preceded by | itself 1992-2008 |
Leadership | |
Chairperson | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow since 14 April 2021 |
Deputy Chairperson | Kasymguly Gulmyradowiç Babaýew[1] |
Structure | |
Seats | 56 |
Committees | Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms; Economics, Finance, and Social Policy; Science, Education, Digital System, Sports and Culture; Regional Development, Environmental Protection, and Agroindustrial Policy; International Affairs |
Elections | |
Last election | 28 March 2021 |
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