Uzbekistan, Tashkent, April 2 / Trend D.Azizov /
The Council of Senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan (the Upper House of the parliament) adopted a resolution on the holding of elections of aksakals and their advisors to self governing bodies in May-June 2011.
Based on the Uzbek legislation, the citizens' gatherings, which functions in villages, mahallas of cities and villages, are self governing bodies. The citizens' gatherings represent interest of population and adopt decision on their behalf in their territories.
Chairpersons (aksakals) and their advisors are elected for 2.5 years. Aksakals are elected in coordination with governors of districts or cities, while advisors are elected by aksakals.