During the discussion, Bekeshev asked the question: "Does this mean that children and close relatives of deputies cannot hold positions in the civil service? Can I, for example, approach the minister with a request to employ my son?"
Usenaliev responded that such restrictions only apply in cases where a close relative is directly subordinate.
To this, Bekeshev clarified: "Does this mean that members of the Jogorku Kenesh can recommend their relatives for vacant positions?"
Usenaliev confirmed his assumption, adding that a minister is not allowed to hire their children or close relatives.
Bekeshev then raised the issue of regulating gifts that high-profile officials may receive.
He provided an example: "What should be done if one of the politicians is given cars? How should we respond to such situations when the gift is addressed to a specific person?"
Usenaliev explained that such cases are regulated by the anti-corruption law; however, Bekeshev expressed doubt that these situations are effectively controlled in practice.
"Sometimes personal interests are presented from the podium as public interest," the parliamentarian concluded.
