Akim
An akim (, "äkim", pl. "әкімi"; ; ) is the head of a local government in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. "Akim", meaning "God will establish", is derived from the Arabic word "hakim", which means "ruler" or "governor". Definitions. Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan, an "äkim" is the head of an "akimat", a municipal, district, or provincial government ("akimat"), and serves as the Presidential representative. "Äkims" of provinces and cities are appointed to the post by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, the "äkims" of other administrative and territorial units are appointed or selected to the post in an order defined by  the President. He may also dismiss äkims from their posts. Powers of "äkims" ends with the introduction into the post of new-elected president of the republic. Thus, the "äkim" continues to fulfill the duties before appointment of corresponding äkim by the President of Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan. In Kyrgyzstan, an "akim" is a head of an "akimiat" (state regional administration).