The first meeting of the updated Public Council of the Anti-Corruption Agency took place today.

The council includes deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament – Marat Bashimov, Nikolai Arsyutin and Aidos Sarym, as well as public figures and scientists such as Beibit Mamraev, Dikhan Kamzabekuly, Kakimzhan Bishmanov, Ainur Sabitova, Mels Semgaliyev, Erbol Ustemirov, Serik Sapiyev, Gani Nygmetov and Mikhail Kolomin.

At the meeting, Marat Bashimov was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Public Council by open vote.

The head of the Anti-Corruption Service Askhat Zhumagali gave a welcoming speech and stressed that level of trust of people is key indicator of the effectiveness of the Agency’s work, and this can be achieved only through active interaction with society.

“All significant anti-corruption initiatives will be discussed with members of the Public Council. The Council has the right to make proposals on improving legislation, participate in the discussion of strategic documents, monitor and evaluate the Agency’s work, as well as develop recommendations for its further improvement,” A. Zhumagali noted.

Public councils play an essential role in the implementation of anti-corruption policy. Their influence and powers are increasing every year. Council members can form working groups to study topical issues, involving experts from non-governmental organizations, the media and academia.

The newly elected Chairman of the Public Council Marat Bashimov thanked his colleagues for their trust and expressed his readiness to continue active work towards improving the country’s anti-corruption policy.

Concluding the meeting, Askhat Zhumagali expressed gratitude to all participants for their involvement and wished success in developing new initiatives aimed at strengthening anti-corruption in Kazakhstan.

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A source: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/