Formation and Development of Local Councils in Kazakhstan (1917–1991): Status and Powers

This article examines the organization and development of public administration in Kazakhstan from 1917 to 1991 . It analyzes the formation and evolution of state power in Kazakhstan following the October Revolution of 1917, focusing on the establishment, development, and stages of local councils as a distinct form of popular representation . The article explores their role in all aspects of public life in the Kazakh SSR . Using the current Constitution, laws, and other legislative acts, it examines the legal framework and actual powers of local councils . Additionally, the article provides a comparative analysis of the evolution and functioning of local councils as bodies of local government .