At a meeting of the Alatau City Council chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, issues regarding the long-term development of the city, the formation of the regulatory framework for the special legal regime, and the urban management system were reviewed.

The Address of the President to the People of Kazakhstan "Current Tasks of Kazakhstan in a New Historical Cycle" emphasizes that the fast-developing city of Alatau is designed to be a favorable environment for investment and entrepreneurship.

One of the key items on the agenda was the draft Long-Term Development Plan for Alatau for the next 30 years. The plan lays the foundation for creating a modern, investment-attractive, and sustainable city capable of adapting to future technologies and ensuring comfortable living conditions and a predictable business environment.

The document was developed in collaboration with international consultants from Arup based on a comprehensive analysis of the territory, assessment of economic and demographic potential, and the development of the city's spatial structure, transport, and utility infrastructure.

The main objective in drafting the Plan was to create an integrated and balanced city model in which economic development, transport accessibility, infrastructure, and the quality of the urban environment are closely interconnected. Particular attention was paid to planning solutions, accounting for territorial and environmental constraints, integrating investment projects, and aligning infrastructure needs with projected population and employment growth.

The Council also reviewed two draft regulatory provisions designed to establish the legal framework for Alatau City's special legal regime.

The first document establishes uniform requirements for regulatory legal acts, the procedure for their drafting, adoption, and application. It provides for legal expertise, public discussion, and publication of acts in Kazakh, Russian, and English.

The second draft regulates the activities of legal entities that are residents of Alatau within the framework of the special legal regime. Its adoption is intended to enhance legal certainty, ensure regulatory transparency, and create favorable conditions for business development and investment attraction.

Another issue on the agenda was the formation of the Regulatory Commission is a collegial management body of the city administration participating in the development of Alatau's regulatory system. Candidates for independent members of the commission with international experience in law, investment, financial regulation, digital assets, and urban planning were presented to the Council. The participation of international experts is intended to ensure the application of advanced regulatory practices, taking into account the specifics of the city's special legal regime.

Organizational issues concerning the activities of specialized bodies of the Alatau administration were also discussed. Their activities will cover land resource management, urban planning, support for construction projects, the development of digital assets, and the provision of services to the population and business on a single window principle.

The issues reviewed at the Council are aimed at the consistent formation of the institutional and regulatory framework for Alatau's development, the creation of a predictable business environment, the enhancement of urban management efficiency, and the implementation of long-term investment projects.

Following the meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov instructed responsible government agencies to ensure compliance with established deadlines, accelerate the formation of the regulatory legal framework, and take necessary measures for the consistent implementation of the strategic tasks of Alatau City's development.

#Olzhas Bektenov #The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan #Infrastructural development #President's instruction #Regions

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