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.

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Summary of the 7 April 2003 People's Council of Turkmenistan election results
Party Seats
Democratic Party of Turkmenistan 65
Total (turnout 65 %) 65