"This is life": The governor of the Zhetysu region addresses reprimands and comments directed at his subordinates.

Beibit Isabaev noted that there are 10 akims in the region.

"If they have received a reprimand six times, they are no longer akims; they should not be working due to improper performance of their functional duties."

"We have various (cases - ed. note), for example, the purchase of houses for the SUSN category; funds were allocated, but the competition was not organized on time, money was not received on time, and payments were not made on time."

"Or when we are harvesting, and 20-30 hectares are left in the rain. All conditions were met, equipment is available, we warned once, twice; it's a pity if the grain is left in the rain or snow. Someone needs to be punished," he stated.

In general, according to him, the akim has a lot of functional responsibilities.

"We take disciplinary measures in the form of reprimands. There are even cases where my deputies received a severe reprimand, but after six months it is annulled. This is life; we have problems every day; everything must be done on time and, most importantly, done well. Otherwise, there is no order, no legality, no progress, and no results," the regional head explained his actions.

Additionally, today the akim of the Zhetisu region spoke about a high-profile case in the area – a rural akim was sentenced to one year of restricted freedom for harassment. Beibit Isabaev characterized the case with the words "incorrect" and "shameful," noting that the official was dismissed.

The akim also commented on team relocations, specifically sharing his experience after his appointment: he brought one person with him to the region, his assistant. But this is the only exception; all akims in the region are local personnel, Isabaev stated, calling team relocations a relic of the past.

It should be noted that Beibit Isabaev was appointed akim of the Zhetisu region in June 2022. In December of the same year, by a decree of the President of Kazakhstan, Beibit Isabaev was reappointed to the position of akim of the same region.