He stated the need to introduce staff lawyers in local councils and to revise their regulations, as existing gaps lead to legal conflicts.
According to him, "this is not just an administrative error, but a phenomenon that undermines the foundations of the state." He noted that while reforms in administrative-territorial division are considered a positive step for the country's development, it is necessary to look at the real situation, not just positive reports. "We have granted local authorities significant powers but have not provided them with legal tools," the deputy added.
Karybek uulu also emphasized that it is necessary to review the existing regulatory acts concerning the work of local councils.
He highlighted three key problems. The first is "constitutional nihilism."
In his opinion, the Cabinet's resolution No. 81, which approved the standard staff, has effectively become a "legal castration" for local self-government bodies. He noted that since independence, about 75,000 legal acts have been adopted, yet there is not a single staff lawyer for cities with a population of 100,000, despite the presence of multimillion-dollar assets.This, according to the deputy, contradicts Article 114 of the Constitution, as it imposes obligations on local councils without providing them with the necessary personnel to protect their interests. "It's like sending a ship into the ocean without a rudder," he concluded.
The second problem lies in the paradoxical situation with freelancers.
Karybek uulu noted that city councils are forced to hire lawyers on an outsourced basis to represent their interests in courts. "We have entrusted the protection of the interests of the state and the people to temporary workers," he said.As stated in the law on state and municipal service, an employee takes an oath and is responsible for the authority of the state, whereas a hired lawyer is not required to take an oath. "He can intentionally lose a case, and it is impossible to hold him accountable. Today he represents the interests of the council, and tomorrow he may become an opponent's lawyer. This is a clear conflict of interest," he added.
The third problem Karybek uulu identified is "legal archaeology," referring to the regulations governing the work of local councils, which are the foundational documents for their activities. He mentioned that some administrations continue to operate under the 2021 regulations, which allow deputies to participate in land commissions and other institutions.
This, in his opinion, violates the balance of power and leads to legal chaos.In light of the above, the deputy proposed to conduct a review of resolution No. 81 and to introduce at least one lawyer into the staff of local councils. "This is a matter of national security," he summarized.
He also called for a prosecutor's review of the regulatory acts of local councils for compliance with the Constitution and other norms. "Legal protection should be entrusted not just to any lawyer, but to one who takes an oath," Karybek uulu concluded.
