Senate of Kazakhstan
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The Senate of Kazakhastan (Kazakh: Сенат) 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.
Kayrat Mami is the chairman of the Senate.
Chairmen of the Senate
| Name | Period |
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| Omirbek Baigeldy | January 30, 1996–November 30, 1999 |
| Oralbay Abdykarimov | December 1, 1999-March 10, 2004 |
| Nurtay Abykayev | March 10, 2004-January 11, 2007 |
| Kassym-Jomart Tokayev | January 11, 2007-April 15, 2011 |
| Kayrat Mami | Since April 15, 2011 |
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Coordinates: 51°10′47″N 71°26′48″E / 51.17972°N 71.44667°E
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