Akim is derived from the Arabic word حاكم hakim, which means "ruler" or "governor".
[1][2] Äkims of regions 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.
Powers of äkims ends with the introduction into the post of new-elected president of the republic.
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