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This article is devoted to exploring key issues in introducing new management principles to the activities of law enforcement agencies in Kazakhstan, where modernisation of the system of public administration is currently in progress. The new model of public services aims to introduce the principles of meritocracy, transparency, professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness. The main indicator of the efficacy of the law enforcement system should be high confidence among citizens. These five principles of management are entirely novel to the law enforcement system in Kazakhstan. This article aims to consider the prospects for introducing new management principles in the activities of law enforcement agencies and their functioning, particularly as related to the prosecutor's office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The innovations in the management system of the prosecutor's office are based on: 1) the comprehensive introduction of the principle of meritocracy in the issue of career advancement (including creation of new pools in the promotion of prosecutors to key positions in the Prosecutor General's Office; the formation of a professional corps of prosecutors; more meticulous selection of candidates, etc.); 2) increasing citizens' confidence in law enforcement agencies; 3) introduction of project management in the work of public prosecutors; and 4) total involvement of citizens in the maintenance of public order. Results of this new programme bring several considerations to light. First, in relation to activities of the law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan, the primary focus should be on personnel policy. Second, in reforming the management system, the best practices of other countries should be taken into account. Third, in reforming law enforcement, the national culture, behavioural characteristics and the general conditions of the development of the state should be considered. Fourth, the principle of personal responsibility should be a fundamental element of the structure of public service management. Finally, optimization of project management in the system of law enforcement services will facilitate the establishment of teamwork and a focus on achieving results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]