Article 120.

The Kenghashes of peopleʼs deputies, led by khokims, are the representative bodies of authority in regions, districts, cities and towns (except towns subordinate to district centres).

The Kengash of peopleʼs deputies shall be headed by a Chairperson elected in accordance with the law among its deputies.

A person holding the position of khokim of a region, district or city may not hold the position of Chairperson of the Kengash of peopleʼs deputies at the same time.

The term of office of Kengashes of peopleʼs deputies shall be five years. The same person may not be elected as the Chairperson of the Kengash of peopleʼs deputies of the same region, district or city more than two terms in a row.

The procedure for the election of deputies of the Kengashes of peopleʼs deputies and organization of the activities of Kengashes of peopleʼs deputies shall be determined by law.

The elections to the Kengash of peopleʼs deputies in the newly formed administrative-territorial units shall be held for a period not exceeding the period remaining until the next general election to the Kengash of peopleʼs deputies.