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Central Communications Service regulations

Republican state institution “Central Communications Service” under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Document: Accreditation rules for journalists at the Republican state institution “Central Communications Service” under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Regulatory act.

Chapter 1. General provisions

1. These Rules define the procedure for accrediting journalists at the Central Communications Service (hereinafter – CCS).
2. Accreditation entitles journalists to attend CCS press events, including briefings, press conferences, round tables, and the Söyle discussion platform.
3. Accreditation is free of charge and voluntary.

Key terms

Accreditation
The formal procedure that authorizes a journalist to participate in CCS events.
Registered media outlet
A media outlet listed in the register of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Accreditation certificate
The official document issued to an accredited journalist.

Chapter 2. Types of accreditation

4. Permanent accreditation – issued for up to one year and grants access to all scheduled events.
5. Temporary accreditation – a one-time pass for a specific event.
6. Foreign media accreditation – a dedicated procedure for representatives of foreign media outlets.

Chapter 3. How to obtain accreditation

Important: All documents must be submitted electronically. Applications are reviewed within up to 5 business days.

7.
To receive accreditation, a journalist must:
  • work for a registered media outlet listed by the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan;
  • provide an identity document;
  • submit an official letter from the newsroom on letterhead;
  • provide a journalist ID;
  • upload a 3x4 photo in electronic form;
  • complete the electronic application form.
8. The application review period is up to 5 business days.
9. The decision on accreditation is taken by the CCS Director.

Chapter 4. Grounds for refusal

10.
Accreditation may be refused if:
  • the media outlet is not listed in the official register;
  • the required documents are not provided;
  • there is a court decision that has entered into legal force.

Chapter 5. Suspension and withdrawal

11. Accreditation may be suspended if a criminal or administrative case is opened.
12.
Accreditation may be withdrawn for 6 months if:
  • the rules are violated repeatedly, meaning two or more times in one year;
  • the editor-in-chief files a formal request;
  • a court issues the relevant decision.

Note: A decision to suspend or withdraw accreditation is taken by the CCS Director on the recommendation of the Accreditation and Ethics Commission.

Chapter 6. Accreditation and Ethics Commission

13. The Commission is an advisory body attached to CCS.
14. Composition: 7 to 9 members, with at least 50% drawn from the media community.
15. A recommendation to withdraw accreditation requires a qualified majority of two-thirds of votes.
16. The final decision remains with the CCS Director.

Chapter 7. Appeals procedure

17. An appeal must be filed within 30 calendar days.
18. The review period is up to 20 business days, with a possible additional 10 if needed.
19. The Commission hears both sides and allocates 15 to 20 minutes to each of them.