People's Council of Turkmenistan
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The People's Council (Khalk Maslakhaty) is considered the ultimate representative body. [1] The council has 65 members. All candidates at the elections of 7 April 2003 (turnout 89.3%) belonged to the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan.
Like the Assembly (Mejils), it is led by the President. This makes him the effectual leader of both the legislative and the executive branches of government.
Party | Seats |
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Democratic Party of Turkmenistan | 65 |
Total (turnout 65 %) | 65 |