Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Sessions were recently held across the regions of Uzbekistan, involving the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan as well as regional, district, and city councils of people's deputies, including Tashkent City.

During these sessions, deputies from the Jokargy Kenes of Karakalpakstan, along with representatives from regional, district, and city councils, approved the khokims of regions, cities, and districts.
It is worth noting that on October 27, elections were held for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis and for local councils of people's deputies.

As part of these council sessions, candidates for khokim positions in regions, cities, and districts were approved.

Samarkand region khokim Erkinjon Turdimov, Tashkent city khokim Shavkat Umurzakov, Ferghana region khokim Khayrullo Bozorov, and other officials were reappointed to their positions. Most district khokims also retained their posts.

According to recent legislative changes, the roles of khokim and council chairperson are now separated. Previously, khokims held both executive (khokimiyat) and representative (council) authority, creating conflicts of interest and disrupting the balance of power.

This reform took effect after the October elections for regional and Tashkent City councils. However, district and city council khokims will continue to hold both roles until January 1, 2026, when the separation of powers will also apply to them.

During these sessions, deputies of local councils also elected members to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis.

According to Article 76 of Uzbekistan’s Electoral Code, Senate elections must be held within a month after the election of Jokargy Kenes deputies and local council members. Senators are chosen by secret ballot in joint sessions of representative bodies from among the deputies themselves.

Within a month after forming the Legislative Chamber and the Senate, a candidate for prime minister is expected to be considered. The president will propose a candidate after consultations with parliamentary factions from all political parties.