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| title =  <big>'''Cupertino Alliance'''</big><hr>
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| <small>[[French]]: Cupertino Alliance <br/>
[[w:Welsh language|Welsh]]: Cynghrair Cupertino <ref>Google Translate (1 April 2020) [https://translate.google.ca/#view=home&op=translate&sl=en&tl=cy&text=Cupertino%20Alliance Cupertino Alliance in Welsh]</ref><br/>
[[w:Thai language|Thai]]: พันธมิตรคูเปอร์ติโน <ref>Google Translate (1 April 2020) [https://translate.google.ca/#view=home&op=translate&sl=en&tl=th&text=Cupertino%20Alliance Cupertino Alliance in Thai]</ref><br/>
[[Russian]]: Купертино Альянс <ref>Google Translate (1 April 2020) [https://translate.google.ca/#view=home&op=translate&sl=en&tl=ru&text=Cupertino%20Alliance Cupertino Alliance in Russian]</ref> <br/>
[[w:Simplified Chinese characters|Chinese (Simplified)]]: 库比蒂诺联盟 <ref>Google Translate (1 April 2020) [https://translate.google.ca/#view=home&op=translate&sl=en&tl=zh-CN&text=Cupertino%20Alliance Cupertino Alliance in Simplified Chinese]</ref> <br/>
[[w:Traditional Chinese characters|Chinese (Traditional)]]: 庫比蒂諾聯賽 <ref>Google Translate (1 April 2020) [https://translate.google.ca/#view=home&op=translate&sl=en&tl=zh-TW&text=Cupertino%20Alliance Cupertino Alliance in Traditional Chinese]</ref> <br/>
[[w:Spanish language|Spanish]]: Alianza Cupertino <ref>Google Translate (1 April 2020) [https://translate.google.ca/#view=home&op=translate&sl=en&tl=es&text=Cupertino%20Alliance Cupertino Alliance in Spanish]</ref><br/>
[[w:Dutch language|Dutch]]: Cupertino Alliantie <br/>
[[w:German language|German]]: Allianz des Cupertino <br/>
[[w:Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]]: Liên minh Cupertino <ref>Google Translate (1 April 2020) [https://translate.google.ca/#view=home&op=translate&sl=en&tl=vi&text=Cupertino%20Alliance Cupertino Alliance in Vietnamese]</ref><br/>

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| colspan="3" align="center" |'''Intermicronational Development Organization'''
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| colspan="1.5" align="center" |[[File:Cupertino.svg|100px]]
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| colspan="1" align="center" |Logo
| colspan="1" align="center" |Coat of Arms
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| colspan="3" align="center" |[[File:CupertinoAllianceFlag.png|150px]]
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| colspan="3" align="center" |Flag
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| colspan="3" align="center" |'''Motto'''
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| colspan="3" align="center" |''For thee we stand together.''
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| colspan="3" align="center" |'''Anthem'''
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| colspan="3" align="center" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c93kzuvaISg GUM DISTRACK] <ref>Lycon, Jayden (19 March 2020) [https://nacrecupertino.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/meet-your-new-anthems-gum-distrack-and-is-jacking-off-a-sport/ Meet your new anthems: GUM Distrack and Is Jacking Off a Sport?]</ref>{{efn|Though ''Is Jacking Off a Sport?'' was also elected, the anthem was later repealed under a Ministerial Order.<ref>Lycon, Jayden (22 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CGcfci_z3KNDRFutkGkJNiqVqYWNJS6QKH4W-Ta2Jx0/edit?usp=sharing Ministerial Order enacted 22 March 2020]</ref>}} <ref>Challonge (1 April 2020) [https://challonge.com/s2ihf88k Anthem for Cupertino Alliance]</ref>

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ymwOvzhwHs Feel Special] <ref>Challonge (1 April 2020) [https://challonge.com/im4y8tx9 Anthem for Cupertino Alliance [2])</ref>
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|'''Based In / Headquarters'''
|[[Point Cupertino]], Aenderia
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|'''[[Official language]]'''
|[[w:English language|English]]
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|'''Budget (Q1 2020)'''
|[[w:Canadian Dollar|CAD$]] 10.99 <ref>Cupertino Alliance (1 April 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o0Wjr5JirjLgdu4ZrKRgcOJZOC33XLlI/view?usp=sharing Q1 2020 Expenses]</ref>
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|'''Membership'''
|{{collapsible list
|title= 13 countries
|titlestyle = text-align:left;background:#00000000;width:11em
|[[File:AendereseFlag.png|25px|border]] [[Fifth Aenderian Republic]] 
|[[File:PRPH flag.svg|25px|border]] [[People's Republic of Ponderosa Hills]]
|[[File:Empire_of_Aenopia_flag.png|25px|border]] [[Empire of Aenopia]]
|[[File:Flag_of_Orientia.jpg|25px|border]] [[Federation of Orientia]]
|[[File:Flag_of_Bepistan.svg|25px|border]] [[Kingdom of Bepistan]]
|[[File:Yu-Xia_Republic_flag.png|25px|border]] [[Republic of Yu-Xia]]
|[[File:Flag of New Eiffel.svg|25px|border]] [[Principality of New Eiffel]]
|[[File:Flagofnewport3.jpg|25px|border]] [[Republic of New Port]]
|[[File:ZircinianFlag.png|25px|border]] [[Principality of Zircinia]]
|[[File:Caddiaflag.png|25px|border]] [[Federal Republic of Caddia]]
||[[File:Housgurd.png|25px|border]] [[Housgurd Union of the Crowns]]
|[[File:Flag_of_the_Kingdom_of_Wegmat.svg|25px|border]] [[Kingdom of Wegmat]]
|[[File:PATCHFLAG.jpg|25px|border]] [[Confederation of Patchogue]]
}}
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|'''Chair of the Board'''
|[[Jayden Lycon]]<br><small>(Deputy)</small>
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|'''Establishment'''
|-
|<small>– Indepedent Economical Union founded</small>
|<small> 20 October [[2018]] </small>
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|<small>– Operation North Macedonia started</small>
|<small> 10 March [[2019]]</small>
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|<small>– Establishment</small>
|<small> 1 April 2019</small>
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|<small>– Dissolution</small>
|<small> 1 June 2019</small>
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|<small>– Revival</small>
|<small> 28 January [[2020]]</small>
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| colspan="3" align="center" |<big>'''[http://www.cupertinoalliance.ca/ cupertinoalliance.ca]'''</big> <br> <big> '''[https://forms.gle/52dGt3DEV9mbpuEb7 Application Form]'''</big>
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The '''Cupertino Alliance''' (also known as the '''CUP''' <ref>Lycon, Jayden (31 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAORETeB1s8o_YagKGkYNF1WF4EMkDasRNZsfJxw0aA/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Gazette Issue 9]</ref>,  also formerly known as the '''Epic Union''' and the '''Cupertino Unified Micronational''' <ref> Division of Membership Attainment (21 February 2020) 
 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vkntr3rYlsFdIpcO08VQhEnjiejw8Q3SWy4GF7j06rc/edit?usp=sharing Orientia Remarks] ''"...as Pun Watta wanted to join for the informal name of the alliance, also known as the “CUM”."''</ref><ref> Lycon, Jayden (7 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CVM3LiLijLRuX2-woyg13dIF2Tik5neFfSUQgGTvYxY/edit?usp=sharing Naming Protocol]</ref>)  is an [[intermicronational organization]] founded on 10 March 2019. Headquartered at [[Point Cupertino]], [[Fifth Aenderian Republic|Aenderia]], it was created out of Aenderia's distaste for the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and their accusations that the [[Criticism of the GUM|GUM had become an exclusive and overrated organization]]. As of 1 April 2020, the Cupertino Alliance has 13 member states.

==History==
===Independent Economical Union=== 
The Independent Economical Union (IEU) was founded on 20 October [[2018]] by Piotr Harniakiewicz "to protect the freedom of economy." Furthermore, it also granted benefits to member nations, including free travel without a visa (Now the ''ÉtatsToronto'' program). <ref> Harniakiewicz, Piotr and Lycon, Jayden (20 October 2018) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/119O2LWg9jG0mH62jb0PgzSEHAEyALmly/view?usp=sharing First messages of the IEU]</ref> The first members were Nerdystan, [[Matachewan]] and Aenderia. 

The IEU is the unofficial predecessor of the Cupertino Alliance. It upheld many of the ideas and people that are in the Alliance today. The IEU played a major part in the [[Robertson Sea Conflict]], but in January 2019, the activity significantly declined. 22 days later, a majority of the members departed the IEU, including Aenderia. <ref>Oakforrest, Milaw (22 January 2018) [https://thedemocrat.video.blog/2019/01/22/aenderia-pulls-out-of-the-ieu/ Aenderia pulls out of the IEU]</ref> It was revived for a short period on 4 March 2019 by [[Brandon Mierzwa]], <ref>Mierzwa, Brandon (13 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fcTxl2jLxBsglTh6S-SLfTEh3Adv6Q9v/view?usp=sharing Brandon revives the IEU]</ref> but ended-up falling back into inactivity about a week later.

===An April Fools Joke===
During the decline of the IEU, the Cupertino Alliance was founded on 10 March 2019 by [[Jayden Lycon]] as part of a planned 'joke' <ref>Efton, William and Lycon, Jayden (11 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XbKF-TY4cDPeZeE4Y7-Hej5hVGMidGnx/view?usp=sharing Planning the 2019 April Fools Prank]</ref> on the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] (GUM), as Jayden had believed that the GUM had become a micronational organization that was exclusive and very harsh on the selection process for new members, which he believed would cause the GUM's eventual downfall. <ref>Efton, William (11 March 2019) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MYcm9RtqCbmO5ApngXERmvlMU6G263p72MNZ2NJBPZM/edit?usp=sharing Announcement of Operation North Macedonia]</ref>

[[File:Ieu.png|thumb|The IEU logo, the predecessor of the Cupertino Alliance.]]
Jayden proceeded to tell the Aenderian people that Aenderia had been the first-ever micronation to join the EU (Epic Union, the organization's first name), replacing the [[w:United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]'s seat to the "EU", [[w:Brexit|which was set to leave on 29 March 2019]]. <ref>Walker, Nigel (6 February 2019) [https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CBP-7960 Brexit timeline: events leading to the UK’s exit from the European Union]</ref> This confused many Aenderian citizens, considering during that time Aenderia was still largely a small micronation. William Efton later explained that this was to 'poke fun' at large organizations, have a brand reputation and don't do much work, although both Jayden and Efton were both proponents of the [[w:European Union|European Union]] at the time, which was the organization that a majority, if not all Aenderian citizens thought to be in the announcement.

==="Accidental" Creation of the Alliance===
This EU prank (dubbed "Operation North Macedonia") then became a full-fledged idea of a brand new intermicronational organization. On 1 April 2019, the alliance was founded, with the starting members of the first phase of the alliance being:

*[[Aenderia]]
*[[Misberia]]
*[[Bepistan]]
*[[Cloverzem]]
*[[Groponigën]]

The alliance would later include other nations, most notably the [[Somcowian Federation]] to the alliance.

[[File:Cupertinokrone10.png|300px|thumb|The 10 Cupertino Krone note, featuring [[Brandon Mierzwa]].]]
During the first phase, the alliance developed multiple agreements, including a [[w:Schengen area|Schengen-type]] visa-free travel agreement, <ref> Lycon, Jayden (20 March 2019) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N4zLZGiu0RGitL2WzHOZ0WEV5S0cL4FKt8i8zTvPCSs/edit?usp=sharing TORONTO AGREEMENT ON FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT WITHIN CA MEMBER STATES,2019]</ref> a unified banknote <ref>Lycon, Jayden (20 March 2019)  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18cStqiDfZjwy5lzdA1pLDFQXbQKFUBBzdCiv8m8t7f8/edit?usp=sharing RALEIGH AGREEMENT ON CURRENCY WITHIN CA MEMBER STATES, 2019]</ref> and a defence treaty. <ref> Lycon, Jayden (20 March 2019) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dgY9pCrTSaf1hIVBSl_V6VbQkTMRPRjJtRHcf-A24yk/edit?usp=sharing STOCKHOLM AGREEMENT ON DEFENCE WITHIN CA MEMBER STATES, 2019]</ref> Furthermore, the alliance also resolved treaties between nation-states, including a conflict between [[Auvenum]] and [[Bepistan]] regarding the partition of [[White Island]] <ref>Gilzem, Russell (18 May 2019) [http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:https://auvenesepost.wordpress.com/2019/05/18/new-area-expansions-compromise-with-bepistan/ Auvenese Post: New Area Expansions & Compromise with Bepistan] ''Cached''</ref> and an extensive research study regarding a proposed bill in Groponigën regarding the [[w:Christchurch mosque shootings|Christchurch mosque shootings]]. <ref> Lycon, Jayden (March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIEWwsxAPsa1pBAX8x0ChXafim3DqfzU/view?usp=sharing NEW ZEALAND INCIDENT AND RUMORED DISCORD PUNISHMENTS]</ref> 

There was minor controversy when it was revealed that Groponigën never officially joined the Alliance, however, the Alliance decided not to negotiate with the Government of Groponigën choosing to just remove the Kingdom from the Alliance due to miscommunication between both parties. <ref> Oakforrest, Milaw and Lycon, Jayden (23 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fQS3Mh8yOEFkZkCr5s20jmR3g8PYF0Lm/view?usp=sharing Groponigën removed from the CA]</ref>

===Dissolution===
Months later, and activity in the alliance plummeted due to more important work in other nations. Eventually, there were talks to the Misberian delegate about Lycon having the desire to close the alliance. A few days later, Jayden proposed a dissolution bill for the Cupertino Alliance and was passed. The dissolution voided all Cupertino Alliance projects and agreements, and remains of the Cupertino Krone were void. On 1 June 2019, the act was in effect, and the alliance was closed. <ref>Lycon, Jayden (29 May 2019) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uGTznkMox638iil-lK7XY2MZUVK3VoafFK6U8e-moCw/edit?usp=sharing ACT TO DISSOLVE THE CUPERTINO ALLIANCE]</ref> Though, on 7 July 2019, [[Tony Sweigart]] attempted to revive the alliance. <ref>Sweigart, Tony Von (7 July 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dHx_96WeZXpx___bUT0P7xphbZkTFyKg/view?usp=sharing Tony Von Sweigart attempts to revive the Cupertino Alliance]</ref> A vote motioning the recreation was passed but was not implemented as no other micronation had joined the revived alliance.

===Revival===
With the anti-[[GUM]] sentiment in [[Aenderia]] stronger than ever, talks to reopen the Cupertino Alliance were presented to the House of Commons of Aenderia. The plan was to reopen the alliance by 28 January 2020, with the first meeting commencing on 1 February 2020 <ref> Efton, William (17 January 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pc5MdQSbcE7WTltZCKcNtAnRMo9I4hh-67-TeXt6-yE/edit?usp=sharing Day 365 Act]</ref>. The act passed, and Efton invited [[Ponderosa Hills]], [[Millania]], and [[Misberia]] to the reopened alliance. <ref>Efton, William (18 January 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xC30ViEbkOgS-0QHc9i783ceJRfXwFA0/view?usp=sharing Starting list of nations in CA]</ref> The following weeks saw the passing of many agreements, including the Windhoek Agreement <ref name="issue3"> Lycon, Jayden (15 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ET-IBmGb6SVqyGUGvCOnjnvswUGTM1NT8ZpkcV6t0Fw/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Gazette Issue 3]</ref> and the admission of [[Aenopia]] and [[Orientia]] on 24 February 2020. <ref> Lycon, Jayden (24 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vNf9MHsEY-KwGuaMieZogdagpjltwt4TkAEpiBEd8Lk/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Gazette Issue 4]</ref> Also, the Alliance also started the development of [[Cupertino Guide/Welcome|Cupertino Guides]], revived the [[User:Jaydenfromcanada/InformativeTemplateProject|Informative Template Project]], and started the development of a [https://cupertinoalliance.ca/ new site]. <ref>
Government of the Aenderese Republic (19 February 2020) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ImBhyJurnQ&feature=youtu.be Introducing cupertinoalliance.ca]</ref> However, on 15 February 2020, [[William Efton]] stepped down as Chair to pursue other projects in micronationalism but continued to stay in the Cupertino Alliance as a delegate for Aenderia. Efton chose Jayden Lycon as the deputy chair until elections can be held. <ref name="issue3"></ref> <ref name=EftonResigns>Efton, William and Lycon, Jayden (9 February 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tC3z_tliD7pRN7hM-KD3_gowu8cqu8r2/view?usp=sharing Efton Resigns from Chair of the Cupertino Alliance]</ref> On 7 March 2020, [[Misberia]] dissolved, therefore suspending their membership to the Cupertino Alliance. <ref>Birch, Archie (7 March 2020) [https://twitter.com/Sir_ABirch/status/1236420131091353600 Twitter: "Yeah I disbanded Misberia"]</ref><ref>Birch, Archie (7 March 2020) [https://twitter.com/Sir_ABirch/status/1236420176553414660 Twitter: "Yeah we are dissolved"]</ref><ref>Birch, Archie (7 March 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZyHZBkg1tnbws2t58tr_Ro2en4PSNxRK/view?usp=sharing Misberia will be leaving the CA]</ref>

On 14-17 March 2020, the Cupertino Alliance held its first [[69 Hour Session]], with all delegates participating in a session to donate to the [[w:Canadian Red Cross|Canadian Red Cross]].<ref>Lycon, Jayden (17 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IO_hnhcIEwCsqFV6ec4dOAcMLHQVKAIwh1pmnm_lHXA/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Gazette Issue 7]</ref><ref>Montan, Leon (15 March 2020) [http://voiceofrevolution.rf.gd/?p=12 Cupertino Alliance holding 69 hour long Session]</ref><ref>Lycon, Jayden (22 March 2020) [https://nacrecupertino.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/cupertino-alliance-donates-to-the-canadian-red-cross/ Cupertino Alliance donates to the Canadian Red Cross]</ref>

====Fallout from the 69 Hour Session====
{{Current}}
{{See also|69 Hour Session#Anthem_picks}}
During the 69 hour session, the alliance voted on anthem submissions. One of the submissions granted to become an anthem was a video named "Is Jacking Off a Sport?". This resulted in backlash mainly from the Aenderian delegation which later voted to leave the alliance, but then extended their withdrawal date to work out an agreement.

==Mission==
{{See also|Location of Cupertino Alliance documents}}
The duties of the Cupertino Alliance are the increase of activity, peace, and cooperation between member states, whilst allowing citizens basic rights, including freedom and the right to justice. <ref> Lycon, Jayden (1 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LgBo3CYYt5xz0vL3dnKb6ypP-QCTReQSxNBXJ1hscUU/edit# Mission of the Cupertino Alliance]</ref> The alliance achieves this in multiple ways:

*Through agreements
*Through active development planning
*Through peacekeeping

===Agreements===
Agreements make up a core part of the Cupertino Alliance. Nations can choose if they want to ratify a treaty. These agreements have included:

{{CAAgreements}}

===Development===
[[File:WIProposal2.jpeg|thumb|300px|The Alliance helped in the partition of [[White Island]]]]
The Alliance also develops plans to improve the development of a member nation, that being through achieving good article status, increasing a micronation's score in [[Classification of micronations#Freayth's System of Classification|Freayth's System of Classification]], etc.
{{Quotation|My current role in the CA will be to go around member nations and boost their development based on guidance and assistance, mirroring the leadership style of Jayden and I ''[William Efton]'' in our successful venture to modernize Aenderia out of its past history.|[[William Efton]], 2020}}
Plans have included:
{{CAPlans}}

Furthermore, the Alliance has also developed many projects to serve the same purpose.

Projects have included:
{{CAProjects}}

===Peacekeeping===
The Alliance favours [[w:pacifism|pacifism]], as this was seen in the Stockholm Agreement. The Alliance provides peacekeeping services, however, they have not been engaged after the White Island incident between [[Auvenum]] and [[Bepistan]] regarding land claims.

==Structure==
{{See also|Ministers of the Cupertino Alliance}}
{{CupertinoParliament}}
The Cupertino Alliance is comprised of three parts, those being

*'''Cupertino Parliament''': The legislative body
*'''Chair of the Board''': A person that supervises Cupertino Parliament sessions and represents the Alliance inter-micronationally
*'''Divisions''': An organization in the Cupertino Alliance tasked to supervise and manage a specific sector of [[w:Public administration|public administration]]

===Cupertino Parliament===
{{See also|Cupertino Parliamentary Evolution}}
The Cupertino Parliament is the legislative and law-making branch of the Alliance. It handles the creation of agreements, admission of members and others within the Cupertino Alliance. It is made up of delegates appointed by member nations. Parliament serves as a channel for discussion between member nations and the alliance. As of 27 February 2020, Parliament meets every week on Saturday, usually at 3 or 6 pm [[w:Eastern Standard Time|Eastern Standard Time]].<ref>Lycon, Jayden (1 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NH-X_gfMD6IuSJK-nk2KWVCjse0s15pmVsvmFmUNF3M/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Gazette Issue 1]</ref><ref>Lycon, Jayden (7 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xN89YMEX9mSXaeWe7rga9FPZkaW0mTjx8V-yN14-xHo/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Gazette Issue 6]</ref> Sessions are recorded in the [[Cupertino Gazette]]. The current seating plan for Parliament is:
{{CupertinoParliamentSeating}}

===Delegates===
Delegates make up the Parliament and are appointed by the [[w:Head of state|head of state]], [[w:Head of government|head of government]], or the [[w:Government|government]] of a member nation. Their purpose is to

*Vote on legislation
*Propose legislation
*Represent the member nation in Cupertino Alliance sessions
*Represent the Cupertino Alliance in the member nation

A member nation can appoint up to 3 delegates, with each delegate getting one vote. <ref>Lycon, Jayden (7 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UL4BQv8jyyPZmVcR0nxXuf8Gg29xTWar4YXsF46MP-M/edit?usp=sharing Delegate Cap Act]</ref> Furthermore, a delegate can be relieved of their duties at any time at request by their head of state, head of government, government, or 70% of the vote from the Cupertino Parliament or when the member nation he/she represents leaves the Cupertino Alliance. <ref> Lycon, Jayden (8 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1H6Ir3roWtkedp6q_WZ_B7mSjj_o71PTaKoXZqejW8/edit?usp=sharing Duties of a Delegate]</ref> Certain retired delegates can obtain the [[Cupertino Service Ribbon]] for their service to the alliance. <ref>Lycon, Jayden (7 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B2o_9bvyCkOct19Yw_x87n4UbPyYrgfcXIhvjtyY6BE/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Service Ribbon]</ref>

===Chair of the Board===
The Chair of the Board acts as the head of state and government of the Cupertino Alliance. The Chair also supervises Cupertino Alliance sessions and represents the Cupertino Alliance in official diplomatic events. The Chair is expected to be politically independent to prevent bias.

The Chair is elected through an election by the delegates every 6 months. A nominee who is interested in the job requires to be a delegate of the Cupertino Alliance during the elections. A person who receives the most votes will become the Chair. The Chair can also be impeached with 70% or more majority in the Cupertino Parliament. <ref>Lycon, Jayden (8 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KbBChNOtxlmQePpF3IasUnujVcDOEdX-MEsfpQrIpns/edit?usp=sharing Duties of the Chair of the Board]</ref>

The current chair is '''[[Jayden Lycon]]'''. The last chair, [[William Efton]], resigned to pursue other interests but will stay as a delegate. <ref name="issue3"></ref> <ref name=EftonResigns></ref>
====List of Chairs====
{{ChairsCupertino}}
===Superior Court===
The Superior Court is the organization's intermicronational judicial organ. The Superior Court's duty is to:
*Provide fair trials to delegates
*Enforce justice in the alliance
*Slove conflicts between 2 or more member states
*Slove conflicts inside the Cupertino Alliance
The Superior Court is headed by a Superior Judge, which is an elected position by the Parliament, and must be a delegate. The current Superior Judge, [[Zarel Smith]], was appointed on 25 March 2020. <ref>Lycon, Jayden (18 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F6pvJVp8xtaMbCP4hEztiOlAjlBYcwnQP3IFAKmmeUk/edit?usp=sharing Syracuse Declaration]</ref>

===Divisions===
[[File:Ministeractivity.png|150px|thumb|Seal of the Minister of Agreements and Development]]
Divisions are organizations inside the Cupertino Alliance that consist of delegates. They are similar to a [[w:Ministry (government department)|ministry]]. <ref>Lycon,Jayden (29 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sNmSjIbMg9c8rkqZYr3WH1rN99w5FXniaygkp2JJMB0/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Alliance Divisions]</ref> As of 6 March 2020, the Divisions include:
*'''Division of Membership Attainment''' - This division manages membership obtainment 
*'''Division of Agreements and Development''' - This division manages the activity of nations, the promotion, creation, and enforcement of agreements, and the general development of member nations
*'''Division of Asian Affairs''' - This division is focused on the outreach of nations that are located in [[w:Asia|Asia]]

===Ministers===
Ministers are delegates appointed by the Chair of the Board who heads a division. <ref>Lycon, Jayden (14 March 2020)[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f76IcIu9_M5292Dss-LYGhvWTbVnvMnd1xFq-VDX8uA/edit?usp=sharing Ministers Act]</ref> Their duties include:
*Supervise their respective divisions
*Be the head spokesperson of a division
Ministers include:
*'''Minister of Membership Attainment''' - Manages the membership application process
*'''Minister of Agreements and Development''' - Supervises agreements and promotes the development
*'''Minister of Asian Affairs''' - Works with member states which are located in Asia to optimize time and other affairs
As of 18 March 2020, there have been 3 Ministers appointed, those being [[William Efton]], [[Laurence Yu]], and [[Pun Watta]] respectively.

==Members==
[[File:CupertinoMembershipGuide.png|220px|thumb|Guide to applying for membership to the Cupertino Alliance.]]
===System for Applying===
During the first phase of the Cupertino Alliance, members were able to apply for membership based on a ‘first come, first serve” system- meaning that a maximum of 2 micronations may join each month, and up to 5 micronations may apply for membership monthly. This was changed during the restart of the alliance. Members will need to apply to the alliance, then representatives from the alliance will take a look at the applying micronation and will write a report on their remarks. The report will then be shown to the members of the Cupertino Alliance and the members will vote to admit the nation to the alliance. <ref> Lycon, Jayden (1 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WHLoiABKTwkmCFlFrS8vdy1WXKZ0yNsAXBc0jjrguQs/edit Procedures for Membership Attainment to the Cupertino Alliance]</ref>

The new system was developed since it ensures that the alliance gets the best members; instead of looking at the nation at face-value, the Alliance will deeply research if a said nation should be admitted. <ref> Lycon, Jayden (1 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NH-X_gfMD6IuSJK-nk2KWVCjse0s15pmVsvmFmUNF3M/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Gazette, Issue 1] ([3:06] Jayden Lycon: It's a bit harder and more effort than just voting but it ensures we get the best nations)</ref> Some examples of reports created by the division include the ones used for admission of both [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zNIgKBGEQxGRZwEyxANX00zQhfxZCyhPIHNPsvW09Y/edit?usp=sharing= Aenopia] and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vkntr3rYlsFdIpcO08VQhEnjiejw8Q3SWy4GF7j06rc/edit?usp=sharing Orientia].

The requirements for admission include

*Ratify the Cupertino Alliance Mission Statement through legislation or other means
*Be in stable condition
*Must have been established for more than 6 months (Or have the features that a micronation aged 6 months or older will have) <ref>Lycon, Jayden (29 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w4Y36TA6hLrLjsUG3DeN2jOYtuog4CitDnQkU7BA8tQ/edit Amendments to the Procedures for Membership Attainment to the Cupertino Alliance]</ref>
*Must have a Discord server
*Must not have claim disputes with other member nations
*Must not be in war with any other nation

===List of Members===
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====Former Members====
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==Achievements==
The Cupertino Alliance achieved the highest score in the [[Dime-Curio Micronational Organisation Poll]] for March 2020 with a score of 8.17.<ref>Lycon, Jayden and Smith, Zarel (4 March 2020) [https://issuu.com/curio_rblx/docs/microorgpollmarch2020 Dime-Curio Micronational Organization Poll, March 2020]</ref>

==References==
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