1. General Provisions

1. The Republican State Institution “Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (hereinafter referred to as the institution) is a non-profit organization with the status of a legal entity, created in the organizational and legal form of a state institution.

2. Type of government institution: republican.

3. The state institution was established by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 14, 1994 No. 1502.

4. The authorized body in relation to the institution is the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

5. The rights of a subject of republican property in relation to the property of the institution are exercised by the authorized body for state property.

6. Name of the institution:

• in the state language: "Қазақстан Республикасы Президентінің Архиві" республикалық мемлекеттік мекемесі;
• in Russian: Republican State Institution "Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan".

7. Location: Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000, Astana, Yesil district, Mangilik El Avenue, 15.

2. Legal status of the institution

8. The institution is considered established and acquires legal entity rights from the moment of state registration.

9. The institution has an independent balance sheet, bank accounts, seals with the State Emblem and its name.

10. The institution may not establish or participate in other legal entities.

11. The institution is liable for its obligations with its funds; if insufficient, the Republic of Kazakhstan bears subsidiary liability.

12. Civil transactions enter into force after registration in treasury authorities.

13. The institution operates under the Constitution, laws and this Regulation.

3. Subject, purpose and activities

14. The subject of activity includes:

1. acquisition and storage of archival documents;
2. maintenance of the personal archive of the President;
3. provision of archival information;
4. creation and storage of insurance copies of documents.

15. The purpose is scientific-methodological and practical support of archival activities and ensuring preservation and use of documents.

16. The institution carries out the following activities:

1. acquisition and storage of documents;
2. state accounting of archival materials;
3. ensuring long-term storage of electronic documents;
4. development of archival procedures and document lists;
5. digitalization and restoration of documents;
6. creation of databases and information systems;
7. scientific and research activities;
8. organization of exhibitions, lectures, seminars;
9. international cooperation;
10. provision of paid services.

17. The institution cooperates with organizations, trains staff, acquires archival materials and conducts other lawful activities.

18. Activities outside its purpose are not allowed.

4. Management

21. General management is carried out by the authorized body.

22. The authorized body approves structure, controls property, finances and activities.

23. The Director is appointed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

24. The Director manages the institution and is responsible for its activities.

25. The Director acts on the principle of sole management.

26. The Director represents the institution, concludes contracts, hires staff, and issues orders.

27. Advisory bodies operate within the institution.

5. Property formation

28. Property consists of assets reflected on the balance sheet.

29. The institution may not dispose of property independently.

30. Funding is from the republican budget.

31. Accounting is maintained according to legislation.

32. Inspections are carried out by the authorized body.

33. The institution may provide paid services.

34. Grants and sponsorship are allowed.

6. Operating mode

35. Working hours are defined by internal regulations.

7. Amendments

36. Amendments are made by Presidential act.

37. Amendments are registered according to law.

8. Reorganization

38. Reorganization and liquidation are carried out by Presidential decision.

9. Branches

39. The institution may have branches and representative offices.