The People's Assembly of Karachay–Cherkessia is the unicameral legislature of Karachay–Cherkessia. It succeeded the Supreme Council. The People's Assembly comprises 76 deputies, who are elected for a period of four years.
The deputies are elected on the basis of universal and direct suffrage by secret ballot.
The Chairman of the Government (prime minister) is appointed by the Head of Karachay-Cherkessia with the consent of the People's Assembly.
The presiding officer is the Chairman of the People's Assembly of Karachay–Cherkessia.
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