Kazakh presidential line of succession

The Kazakh presidential line of succession is defined by the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and supplementary legislation. It establishes the order to be followed in the event that the President of Kazakhstan is unable to discharge the duties of office due to death, resignation, removal, or incapacity.

According to Article 48 of the Constitution, in such circumstances the powers of the President are transferred to the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament until a new President is elected. If the Chairman of the Senate is unable to assume the office, the powers are passed to the Chairman of the Mäjilis (lower house of Parliament), and, in the final instance, to the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.

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