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| title =  <big>'''Cupertino Alliance'''</big><hr>
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| <small>[[French]]: Alliance de Cupertino <br/>
[[w:Welsh language|Welsh]]: Cynghrair Cupertino <br/>
[[w:Thai language|Thai]]: พันธมิตรคูเปอร์ติโน <br/>
[[Russian]]: Альянс Купертино <br/>
[[w:Simplified Chinese characters|Chinese (Simplified)]]: 库比蒂诺联盟 <br/>
[[w:Traditional Chinese characters|Chinese (Traditional)]]: 庫比蒂諾聯賽 <br/>
[[w:Korean|Korean]]: 쿠퍼티노 동맹 <br/>
[[w:Spanish language|Spanish]]: Alianza Cupertino <br/>
[[w:Dutch language|Dutch]]: Cupertino Alliantie <br/>
[[w:German language|German]]: Allianz des Cupertino <br/>
[[w:Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]]: Liên minh Cupertino <br/>
[[w:Hindi|Hindi]]: क्यूपर्टिनो संधि <br/>

</small><hr>
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| colspan="3" align="center" |'''Intermicronational Development Organization'''
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| colspan="1.5" align="center" |[[File:Cupertinologo2.svg|100px]]
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| colspan="1" align="center" |Logo
| colspan="1" align="center" |[[Coat of arms of the Cupertino Alliance|Coat of Arms]]<ref>Lycon, Jayden (7 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kB4_lZlqEP7K6rZphcfiHehvtJSb4fsOU9fWXq8O__I/edit?usp=sharing Greater Coat of Arms Act]</ref>
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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" |''[[w:The_Maple_Leaf_Forever#Alternative_lyrics|For thee we stand together.]]'' <ref>Lycon, Jayden (29 February 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QQq6aCd6b4RRh7BvemijL1byTE7V6z-I2qRwoA6FRAo/edit?usp=sharing Motto]</ref>
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| colspan="3" align="center" |'''Anthem'''
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| colspan="3" align="center" |''None''<ref>Lycon, Jayden (6 June 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W34sw86A-Zon7n3aeMmQqZ4pzhcwyZ3QMU9yKdLZA2Q/edit?usp=sharing Anthems Act, 2020]</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= 27 nations
|titlestyle = text-align:left;background:#00000000;width:11em
|[[File:PRPH flag.svg|25px|border]] [[People's Republic of Ponderosa Hills]]
|[[File:Empire_of_Aenopia_flag.png|25px|border]] [[Empire of Aenopia]]
|[[File:Yu-Xia_Republic_flag.png|25px|border]] [[Republic of Yu-Xia]]
||[[File:Housgurd.png|25px|border]] [[Hausgurd Union of the Crowns]]
|[[File:Flag_of_the_Kingdom_of_Wegmat.svg|25px|border]] [[Kingdom of Wegmat]]
|[[File:Tesforia_Flag.png|25px|border]] [[People's Republic of Tesforia]]
|[[File:Flag of Pinelandia • Drapeau de Pinelandia.png|25px|border]] [[Kingdom of Pinelandia]]
|[[File:Atiera flag.svg|25px|border]] [[Kingdom of Atiera]]
|[[File:Flag_of_Australis.svg|25px|border]] [[Unified Royal States of Australis]]
|[[File:Flag_of_Georgienstine.svg|25px|border]] [[Social Republic of Georgienstine]]
|[[File:Flag scoria.png|25px|border]] [[Republic of Scoria]]
|[[File:QaflananFlag.png|25px|border]] [[Qaflana|Empire of Qaflana]]
|[[File:FloraniaFlag.png|25px|border]] [[Free Republic of Florania]]
|[[File:New Flag of Centralia.png|25px|border]] [[Confederation of Nova Tromsø]]
|[[File:Flag of Aswington.png|25px|border]] [[Republic of Aswington]]
|[[File:Flag of Humberlea.png|25px|border]] [[Kingdom of Humberlea]]
|[[File:SaspearianFlag.jpg|25px|border]] [[Saspearian]]
|[[File:Matachewanian_Grand_Flag.png|25px|border]] [[Grand Kingdom of Matachewan]]
|[[File:Flag_of_Desert_District_.png|25px|border]] [[Desert District]]
|[[File:Flag v2.png|25px|border]] [[The Free Nation of New Athens]]
|[[File:Flag_of_Regelis.svg|25px|border]] [[Regelis|Merit State of Regelis]]
|[[File:WestSay.png|25px|border]] [[Kingdom of West Sayville]]
|[[File:New Monmarkian Imperial Standard.png|25px|border]] [[United Kingdoms of Greater Monmark]]
|[[File:Flag Huai siao.png|25px|border]] [[Empire of Huai Siao]]
|[[File:Lurdentanian Flag.png|25px|border]] [[Empire of Lurdentania]]
|[[File:Grand Republic of Leo Flag.png|25px|border]] [[Grand Republic of Leo]]
}}
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|'''Chair of the Board'''
|[[Logan Ross]]
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|'''Lieutenant Chair'''
|[[Matthew Xia]]
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|'''Establishment'''
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|<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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|<small>– New charter ratified</small>
|<small> 15 June 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''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|k|uː|p|ər|ˈ|t|iː|n|oʊ|ɑː|l|ɑː|ɪ|ə|n|s}} {{Audio|Cupertinoalliance.ogg|listen}}) (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''', '''Independent Economical 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 [REDACTED]] 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]], however since then the organisation has grown into an independent, reputable hub within the micronational community. {{As of|2021|2|7}}, the Cupertino Alliance has 25 full member states and 5 observer states.

==Etymology==
During the creation of the alliance, various names were thrown around. Some were satire which parodied off the Grand Unified Micronational <ref>Lycon, Jayden and Efton, William (12 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B0NETSBSk2B7DiFAG0_B7-ifxB6CgHlc/view?usp=sharing 2 North Americans attempt to find a name]</ref> whilst William Efton decided to call it "Project Esperanza" for the time being. <ref>Efton, William (12 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/12_usX6p-GJGAeLjsFQOBSnQzC9XObnNc/view?usp=sharing Project Esperanza]</ref> The current name, "Cupertino Alliance", was suggested randomly by Jayden Lycon. Efton, at the time an [[w:Apple Inc.|Apple]] fan loved the idea. <ref>Lycon, Jayden and Efton, William (12 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZECNj7dbgFxJ0cIs6rw2EhsVWMlrZDOm/view?usp=sharing Lycon suggests the Cupertino Alliance]</ref> (Apple being located at [[w:Cupertino, California|Cupertino, California]]. <ref>Apple Inc. (n.d.) [https://www.apple.com/retail/appleparkvisitorcenter/ Apple Park Visitor Centre]</ref>)

As neither Lycon and Efton lived near the city of Cupertino (both live in [[w:Toronto|Toronto]] <ref>Lycon, Jayden (17 March 2019) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bIhMdA_GNQSuO6XVABpsZ69eiFaLNZsNFA-sAZdArMw/edit?usp=sharing Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau]</ref> and [[w:Austin|Austin]] <ref>Efton, William (15 January 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AEJVBRcDSlPsNCp5oQY39CKA4mwxZhbo/view?usp=sharing Efton: "I live in Austin"]</ref> respectively), Efton suggested to claim a plot of land and name it "[[Point Cupertino]]" <ref>Efton, William (12 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uzCMj1ycL8hjht8xM2N7L8_8cGKYEb8o/view?usp=sharing Efton's suggestion to claim Point Cupertino]</ref>. This was later given assent from both the House of Commons of Aenderia <ref>Lycon, Jayden (13 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YJy3kktbJj8Kvn4WDMYWmbD343og1aWR/view?usp=sharing HoC: Send an expedition for Point Cupertino]</ref> and by then-president [[Milaw Oakforrest]]. <ref>Lycon, Jayden and Oakforrest, Milaw (13 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JGZN4Pq8tM8p_ho46bDBYbNXB5WemRl5/view?usp=sharing Presidential assent given to the colonization of Point Cupertino]</ref>. The name was kept for the revival of the alliance.

==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><ref> Lycon, Jayden (16 January 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wgsoGemWlGvXVD8Fwsc6V_ZqdcER5-uR/view?usp=sharing IEU Free Travel Clearance]</ref><ref>Lycon, Jayden (n.d.) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LY5vvPmlJbnARcbHBEQrTaq4fb6hT5n/view?usp=sharing Toronto Accords]</ref>  The first members were Nerdystan, [[Matachewan]] and Aenderia. 

There were 2 parts in the IEU, those being the council and the court. The council consisted of 1 elected individual from each member nation of the IEU and to propose and pass legislation, which will affect all member nations. The court, on the other hand, handled intermicronational disputes between member nations as well as breaches of IEU legislation and the charter. It was presided by a head judge with 2 extra judges.<ref>Harniakiewicz, Piotr (n.d.) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16glCYEniW-5G5uObEg0TUWtyudyYQ-NP/view?usp=sharing IEU Charter]</ref>

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 2019) [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===
{{See also|MicroWiki:April_Fools%27#Aenderia}}

During the decline of the IEU, the Cupertino Alliance was founded on 10 March 2019 by [[Jayden Lycon]] as part of a planned '[[w:joke|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><ref>Lycon, Jayden (n.d.) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WzsUpfcJ1NKcfJCT7Qo7eBAR9JcRDheC/view?usp=sharing Operation: North Macedonia]</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. <ref>Eftin, Andy and Nicholas, Randouler (12 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rrkZuBGYw741OdMtn0SDDxf5-glnCWzS/view?usp=sharing April Fools Joke on the EU]</ref> William Efton later explained that this was to 'poke fun' at large organizations, have a brand reputation and doesn'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]]
*[[Matachewan]]

The alliance was originally also planning to invite Flavia, however, they did not go through with these plans for unknown reasons. <ref>Lycon, Jayden and Efton, William (12 March 2019) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1REqDUFnhBHhlHFpH0l5QwE3AQLJKZueW/view?usp=sharing Nations planned to invite]</ref> . The alliance would later include other nations, most notably the [[Somcowian Federation]], to the alliance.

[[File:Cupertinokrone10.png|300px|thumb|The former 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 a 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, 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 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><ref>Cupertino Alliance (5 April 2020) https://www.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 23 March 2020, [[Millania]] was expelled from the Alliance by a vote from Parliament due to inactivity.<ref>Lycon, Jayden (23 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ONSSB9m-2ej6ua1-t8uSPc_qekD11gkcWBqG6bZff4A/edit?usp=sharing Cupertino Gazette Issue 8]</ref>

[[File:Unknown-9.png|200px|thumb|left|The Cupertino Alliance held their first 69 Hour Session, donating funds to the Canadian Red Cross.]]
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====
[[File:69session.png|thumb|Logo of the 69 Hour Session.]]
{{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 "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFj_O8p48C4 Is Jacking Off a Sport?]". This resulted in backlash mainly from the Aenderian delegation which later voted to leave the alliance<ref>Eden, Haeden (23 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X1aiwLUdTDkSzcrXHUu7p1lYWI5p9zuzGbQXVQe8Mas/edit?usp=sharing An Act to Leave the Cupertino Alliance, 2020]</ref><ref>Efton, William (27 March 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3AtTC2LAoy4bCIXtguf3nTRAchomZVj/view?usp=sharing Referendum on Act 202015]</ref>, and the passing of the [[Parliamentary Practice, 2020|Parliamentary Practice Act]] in an attempt to be more formal. The withdrawal, which was planned on 1 April 2020 was later extended to 5 April to work out an agreement.<ref>Efton, William (31 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1bm0MYFUURXSX7TeZ6S6Q3mFMnBkUyZ9C932gaQ794/edit?usp=sharing Exit of Cupertino Extension Act, 2020]</ref> After a suggestion from Andy Eftin, Aenderia decided to rejoin the Cupertino Alliance if Di Du Dua Di became an anthem<ref>Eftin, Andy and Efton, William (28 March 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q94-5bYYvBEPnO0CwSl8dYBnBA5WP5E6/view?usp=sharing Eftin's petition]</ref><ref>Efton, William (28 March 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LHcRHuQyE8dA4lzV4pvhkD_PNa4j2MoK/view?usp=sharing Opinion poll on rejoining the Cupertino Alliance]</ref>, as well as a report showing how the alliance has attempted becoming more formal was made.<ref>Efton, William (31 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K6GPsw4F7sKIUtFuzlnTlazdTu0whBRJG7gLed9IVyA/edit?usp=sharing Guidelines for Rejoining Cupertino Act, 2020]</ref><ref>Eden, Haeden and Eftin, Andy (29 March 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMBamJv8hHrO4NnTXzKs144hYyMoIWKv/view?usp=sharing Eden and Eftin discussing mandating the Cupertino Alliance to produce a report]</ref> These requirements were later completed<ref>Lycon, Jayden (3 April 2020)[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rv0Io5WpozgYULQspQ4TZWbWvsZS3OW6/view?usp=sharing The Cupertino Framework]</ref>, and on 5 April 2020, an agreement was signed and ratified by both parties which suspended the withdrawal process.<ref>Lycon, Jayden (4 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13QFRWOb-miHRKddUN8Mru5Wp1683rH-P-hBebSR27s8/edit?usp=sharing Suspension of Withdrawal to the Cupertino Alliance Act, 2020]</ref><ref name="MillaniaRejoins"></ref>

===Rebuilding of the Alliance===
{{see also|Kyexit}}

[[File:Cupertinoreference.jpg|thumb|The Cupertino Reference Centre on [[w:LibraryThing#TinyCat|TinyCat]] on 14 April 2020.]]
[[File:CupertinoElectionGraphicMidRis.gif|thumb|left|Cupertino Alliance's video election graphics were the first in the community and were first used in the 2020 Ponderosa Hills general election.]]
Following the incident regarding the 69 Hour Session, the Alliance became more formal. Sessions were improving with the Parliamentary Practice act, programs were being completed, and general interest grew in the CA. 

On 30 March, the Cupertino Reference Centre opened on [[w:Discord|Discord]] <ref>Lycon, Jayden (30 March 2020) [https://nacrecupertino.wordpress.com/2020/03/30/cupertino-reference-centre-launched-on-discord-server/ Cupertino Reference Centre launched on Discord server; first Ministerial seal published]</ref> and [[w:LibraryThing#TinyCat|TinyCat]] on 13 April 2020<ref>Cupertino Reference Centre (13 April 2020) [https://www.librarycat.org/lib/cupertino_alliance Cupertino Reference Centre on TinyCat]</ref><ref>Lycon, Jayden (11 April 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1StYWL0jcJ3THw6eiCgmTiZnRb_s5N4gJ/view?usp=sharing Launch of the Cupertino Reference Centre on TinyCat]</ref>. Three days later, [[Millania]] rejoined the Alliance.<ref>Lycon, Jayden (2 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MvsDfQCxJ6KibQgz54E-RTlxjaFWHUNbecHEsID7vCA/edit?usp=sharing Statement by the Chair regarding Millania]</ref><ref name="MillaniaRejoins">Lycon, Jayden (4 April 2020)[https://nacrecupertino.wordpress.com/2020/04/04/tentative-agreement-reached-with-aenderia-millania-rejoins-the-alliance/ Tentative agreement reached with Aenderia; Millania rejoins the Alliance]</ref> This followed both the admission of Caddia, Huasgurd, Wegmat, and Patchogue, all were admitted a couple days earlier. On 16 April 2020, the long-awaited [[Cupertino Earth Week Clean Up]] was postponed indefinitely at the advice of both [[w:Toronto Public Health|Toronto Public Health]] and [[w:Public Health England|Public Health England]] due to [[w:COVID-19|COVID-19]].<ref>Lycon, Jayden (16 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oe-0j4VIVxmBJq36hZyblOdvPFVC28u2Q8hIjXvuFmE/edit?usp=sharing Chairmanship Order issued 16 April 2020]</ref><ref>Lycon, Jayden (19 April 2020) [https://nacrecupertino.wordpress.com/2020/04/19/earth-day-event-postponed-new-hanoi-referendum-soon-millania-and-kayutsastan/ Earth Day event postponed; New Hanoi referendum soon; Millania and Kayutsastan]</ref>

On 18 April 2020, the Millanian delegate notified regarding an incident in Kayutsastan [[Kyexit|regarding independence]]. The Cupertino Alliance, alongside others, provided peacekeeping support and eventually got in touch with [[Tom Kap]], the leader of the movement. Kap, Lycon, and Millan later attended a negotiation session, where the rebels surrendered and allowed Kayutsasan to rejoin Millania in return for full amnesty in Millania, a new serene republican government in Kayutsasan as well as other bargaining points.

On 7 May 2020, the [[Cupertino Electoral Supervisory Commission]]'s Nintendo 64 electorial video graphics was released with the 2020 Ponderosa Hills election, becoming the first video election graphics in the community and replacing [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CESE election graphic)|Canadian Broadcasting Corperation]].<ref>Lycon, Jayden (7 May 2020) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFvqEBkjZfY Pondo Election Results - FINAL]</ref><ref>Lycon, Jayden (7 May 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13C1CWfv-0aqD4CwBC1ilf5TSo0RATc2fiSqnvCwkj1k/edit?usp=sharing Final report on the 2020 Ponderosa Hills general election]</ref> This received praise from not only member nations but as well as others who praised it on being very professional and official. <ref>Lycon, Jayden (2 May 2020) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGIe2ciJXxs Cupertino Alliance Project Nintendo 64 - Video Build v.082]</ref><ref>u/kazoosportacus (2 May 2020) [https://www.reddit.com/r/micronations/comments/gc37nx/some_election_graphics_ive_been_working_for_a_few/ r/micronations: Some election graphics I've been working for a few days on]</ref>

On 8 May 2020, the Cupertino Alliance, as well as others, attended a constitutional convention in [[Hausgurd Union of the Crowns]] and drafted a new constitution based on the current Aenderian ''Constitution Act, 2020''.<ref>Peto, Joseph (8 May 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qXpy6fWiGy3pLwkLRm5t9q9wGJnahOABmAqa_Fo2JTU/edit?usp=sharing Meeting 1 of the Constitutional Convention]</ref><ref>Lycon, Jayden (8 May 2020) [https://twitter.com/Cupertino_Micro/status/1258852825997729792 Tweet from 8 May 2020]</ref> Later, New Port was dismissed from the Alliance due to the dissolution of the country.<ref>Lycon, Jayden (2 May 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPzb5CD7vPEDCLHGXXxYPIoDxiP9YYNQk3-pHQC014w/edit?usp=sharing AN ACT TO DISMISS THE REPUBLIC OF NEW PORT]</ref>

===New Charter and Continued Success===
On 16 May 2020, the Cupertino Alliance worked on their new constitution to outline its governance in a single unified codified constitution, replacing several acts.<ref>Cupertino Alliance (16 May 2020) [https://twitter.com/Cupertino_Micro/status/1261521146052317186 Twitter: We're working on combining a majority of our governance and constituting...]</ref> This was passed and fully ratified on 15 June 2020. The anthem fiasco was formally ended with the passing of the ''Anthems Act'', making the Cupertino Alliance have no anthem<ref>Lycon, Jayden (6 June 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W34sw86A-Zon7n3aeMmQqZ4pzhcwyZ3QMU9yKdLZA2Q/edit?usp=sharing Anthems Act]</ref>

On 20 June 2020, various ideas from a Census to the redoing of the Earth Day event<ref>Lycon, Jayden (20 June 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QW2AoTouqsO6Jc1moi5puU9bJSKGSDpz1Y0-fxdNNnQ/edit?usp=sharing Future in regard to Earth Day event]</ref> were considered, both projected later in the future. Furthermore, the Cupertino Alliance language organization was formed on the idea of Sertor Valentinus in order to preserve near-extent languages.<ref>Lycon, Jayden (27 June 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t_qNiN_FdWoxAvq9EScDLYrrVKOu0ELTemZav6xj2r4/edit?usp=sharing Mandate for the Cupertino Language Org]</ref>

A Prime Minister (later Lieutenant Chair) position was established on 25 July 2020<ref>Lycon, Jayden (25 July 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QcYTGAYBUftF-YwG-8BAhv0uFhifxPLZZWxOp94_7m8/edit?usp=sharing An Act to Establish the Office of the PM]</ref>, with [[Archie Birch]] winning the office<ref>Lycon, Jayden (4 August 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ceQCMLp4RtIKty1fZGA95kywwQ60Lxtoaij38DNzkFo/edit?usp=sharing Archie Birch nomination for PM]</ref>. On 1 August 2020, the first Cupertino Alliance chair election was conducted between Lycon and Valentinus, with Lycon winning 11-2, and 1 abstain.

A surge in demand for membership applications on August 2020 resulted in applications taking more time as the Division of Membership Attainment was backed up, paving the way to the ''Membership (Reorganization) Act,'' which abolished the infamous 25 member cap as well as changed the process of membership, including requiring all applicants to go through an observer phase. The ''Regional Sessions Act'' was also passed during this time, creating the special ministry called regional ministries, allowing certain ministers to host sessions at times inconvenient to the Chair. The first European / African auxiliary session was held on 20 September 2020 at 3PM UTC or 11AM EDT while the first Asian / Oceanian auxiliary session was held on 25 September 2020 at 10AM UTC or 6AM EDT.

In early September, [[Dismissal of Sertor Valentinus|Sertor Valentinus was temporarily dismissed]], marking a new way on how the alliance treated raiding incidents. Valentinus was later reinstated after multiple assessments and changes. A cabinet shuffle was done from late September to October 2020 as a result of various cabinet ministers retiring from the community.

===Golden Autumn===
{{WIP}}
===Ross era===
{{WIP}}

==Mission==
[[File:Windhoekreport.jpg|250px|thumb|A Windhoek citizen registrar, which is a vital part of the Windhoek Agreement.]]
{{See also|Location of Cupertino Alliance documents}}

The duties of the Cupertino Alliance are the increase of activity, peace, development, 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}}

Former agreements include
{{FormerCAAgreements}}

===Development===
[[File:WIProposal2.jpeg|thumb|250px|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.<ref>Efton, William (16 February 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/12F4djpDBOs6wYJ_YlmkV9tCs2CH9tux8/view?usp=sharing Efton's role in the Alliance]</ref>
{{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}}
[[File:Unknown (14).png|thumb|600px|The weather advisory system being deployed on 9 April 2020 in the [[Republic of Yu-Xia]].]]
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, and were last engaged in the [[Kyexit|Kayutsasan independence conflict]] between [[Millania]] and [[Conservative Kayut Republic|Kayutsasan]].<ref>UNIS Middle School News Online (21 April 2020) [https://kayutnationalnews.blogspot.com/2020/04/millanian-brothers-turn-on-us-aswell-as.html Millanian Brothers turn on us, aswell as have there allies threaten to sanction us.] [https://web.archive.org/web/20200429091609/https://kayutnationalnews.blogspot.com/2020/04/millanian-brothers-turn-on-us-aswell-as.html Archived on the Wayback Machine].</ref><ref>Lycon, Jayden (18 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OB7WLr22rhdGlBwElrvbtDAQr4fZDSTrGtbFOJNEfeE/edit?usp=sharing Preliminary Report Regarding Kayutsasan]</ref><ref>UNIS Middle School News Online (22 April 2020) [https://kayutnationalnews.blogspot.com/2020/04/kyexit-fails-we-rejoin-millania-full.html Kyexit Fails, we rejoin Millania, full amnesty, and KNN becomes Kayut Regional Tabloid.] [https://web.archive.org/web/20200422151224/https://kayutnationalnews.blogspot.com/2020/04/kyexit-fails-we-rejoin-millania-full.html Archived on the Wayback Machine].</ref> Furthermore, they are planned to be engaged next in [[New Germany]] and [[Wegmat]]. Previously, the Cupertino Alliance engaged in the White Island incident <ref>Gilzem, Russell (n.d.) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KLOixKMU4nZ2AkOGWalyv3-Zp4Kdn-40/view?usp=sharing White Island Convention]</ref>, as well as indirectly the [[Robertson Sea Conflict]], the [[Fifth_Aenderian_Republic#Eden_to_Efton|Aenderian - Auvenum War]], as well as the [[Matachewan-Nerdystanian War]].{{efn|Under the previous name, IEU.}}

==Structure==
{{CupertinoParliament}}
The Cupertino Alliance is comprised of five 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]]
*'''Superior Court''': Judicial part of the Cupertino Alliance
*'''Ministers''': Delegates who oversee divisions

===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

[[File:CupertinoServiceRibbon.png|thumb|Certain retired delegates may receive the [[Cupertino Service Ribbon]] for their service to the alliance.]]
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 percent 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> Furthermore, a delegate may get kicked by the Alliance for repeated rule violations.<ref>Lycon, Jayden (1 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zby6RZgmXMVOoMwwSS-8TItTYoMVdhBTEeL16kKaCYI/edit?usp=sharing Parliamentary Rules (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===
{{Main|Chair of the Cupertino Alliance}}

[[File:Screenshot 121.jpg|thumb|Logan Ross is the current 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 percent 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}}

{{CupertinoChairman}}

===Superior Court===
[[File:Zarel in February 2020.png|thumb|[[Zarel Smith]], the former Superior Judge, Notary General, and one of two delegates for [[Aenopia]].]]
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><ref>Lycon, Jayden (25 March 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZOR05yE4yt9UwYSwlw39vEOZyLGhJy1f/view?usp=sharing Smith appointed]</ref>

===Divisions===
{{CA Cabinet
|Name= Ross
|Chairname= [[Logan Ross]]
|Chairdate = 15 February 2021 - present
|Lietentant Chair1= [[Matthew Xia]]
|Lieutenant Chair date1= 15 February 2021 - present
|Superior Judge = Brennan Sullivan
|Superior Judge date= 22 February 2021 - present
|Notary General = Brennan Sullivan
|Notary General date = 22 February 2021 - present
|Attainment1 = [[Leon Montan]]
|Attainment date1 = 22 February 2021 - present
|Agreements1 = [[Iggy I|Konstantinos]]
|Agreement date1= 22 February 2021 - present
|Asian1 = [[Daniel Roscoe]]
|Asian date1= 22 February 2021 - present
|DeputyAsian1 = ''vacant''
|DeputyAsian date1 = 22 February 2021 - present
|America1 = [[Thorin Neal]]
|America1 date= 22 February 2021 - present
|DeputyAmerica1 = ''vacant''
|DeputyAmerica date1= 22 February 2021 - present
|MicroWiki1 = [[Sertor Valentinus]]
|MicroWiki date1= 22 February 2021 - present
|Public1 = [[Anthony I]]
|Public date1=  22 February 2021 - present
|Geography1 = [[David Augustus]]
|Geography date1= 22 February 2021 - present
|Technology1= [[Michael Shepard]]
|Technology date1= 22 February 2021 - present
|Homeland Security1= [[Tyler Mullins]]
|Homeland Security date1= 22 February 2021 - present
}}
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]]
*'''Division of Environment and Geographical Information''' - This division is focused on the promotion of environment preservation and researching about geographic areas<ref>Lycon, Jayden (31 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rqHGn5yMiCxMVKk7xZgBierGzcPPUIsFsEmcJDwTGIc/edit?usp=sharing Division of Environment and Geographical Information Act]</ref>
*'''Division of Public Relations''' - This division is focused on foreign affairs and public relations outside the alliance.<ref>Lycon, Jayden (11 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yTQRL5GZ2NjZU6Yw0uOKkP1nP9-w8PYePKsYJeuPcIU/edit?usp=sharing Division of Public Relations Act]</ref>
*'''Division of MicroWiki Affairs''' - This division is focused on the improvement of member nation's pages, as well as manages several CA MicroWiki related projects<ref>Lycon, Jayden (9 May 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PScB8Myqz9l6gO9e2x-mIS7rZ8mJuBm003NX9Z1zCNA/edit?usp=sharing AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MICROWIKI IMPROVEMENT DIVISION]</ref>

===Ministers===
{{See also|Ministers of the Cupertino Alliance}}

{{distinguish|1st Cupertino Alliance Ministry}}

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 Agreements and Development]]''' - Supervises agreements and promotes the development
*'''[[Minister of Membership Attainment]]''' - Manages the membership application process
*'''[[Minister of Asian and Oceanian Affairs]]''' - Works with member states which are located in Asia and Oceania to optimize time and other affairs, as well as hosts sessions
*'''[[Minister of European and African Affairs]]''' - Works with member states which are located in Europe and Africa to optimize time and other affairs, as well as hosts sessions
*'''Minister of Environment and Geographical Information''' - Supervises and checks geographical information and oversees environmental events
*'''Minister of Public Relations''' - Manages public relations and advertising for the alliance
*'''Minister of MicroWiki Affairs''' - Maintains member nation's MicroWiki pages and supervises all CA MicroWiki related projects

As of 28 September 2020, there are 7 Ministers, those being [[Matthew Xia]],<ref>Lycon, Jayden (29 March 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/18K1L86VIjKq_7UjEllAWVf5WFC6w-baH/view?usp=sharing Matthew appointed]</ref> [[William Efton]]<ref>Lycon, Jayden (22 March 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XXFPMLiSUb1t-eXy62nPbUDyEKA_a7Hu/view?usp=sharing Efton and Doe appointed]</ref>, [[Cole Baird]]<ref>Lycon, Jayden (18 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKlTROTKOtHIhSaNGCUb-Oos0ygUHMGs0dwi2wJ6gM8/edit?usp=sharing Ministerial Nomination for the Minister of Environment and Geographical Information]</ref>, Sertor Valentinus<ref>Lycon, Jayden (30 May 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13C4T-xwsSmCAY5fV7KMHdnQQs9rwh9cLslbB3TvP8RA/mobilebasic Ministerial Nomination for the Minister of European and African Affairs]</ref>, [[Leon Montan]] and [[Logan Ross]] respectively, as well as 2 Deputy Ministers, [[Daniel Roscoe]] for Asian and Oceanian Affairs and Joseph Peto for European and African Affairs.

==Members==
[[File:CupertinoMembershipGuide.png|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 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LgBo3CYYt5xz0vL3dnKb6ypP-QCTReQSxNBXJ1hscUU/edit?usp=sharing 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

The Cupertino Alliance also enacted an act to close and self-access the Alliance for a month when the Alliance reaches 25 members, thus removing inactive members. Once the cap is reached, then the Parliament may vote to accept more members or to extend the period of isolation. <ref>Lycon, Jayden (7 March 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1liOMzRdziusuXCWwuqgE94OrauvuEu-Tuy7igzZBYvI/edit?usp=sharing Member Cap Act]</ref>

===List of Members===
[[File:CANationreport.jpg|thumb|[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVi7C2B-ZAdCqoKtNetOpfDHwcj65WSMATSvvZ2wJec/edit?usp=sharing An example of a nation report] made by the Division of Membership Attainment on 11 April 2020 for the [[The United Republics of Antarctica|
United Republics of Antarctica]].{{efn|Only the first page of 2 pages in the report are shown.<ref>Division of Membership Attainment (11 April 2020) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVi7C2B-ZAdCqoKtNetOpfDHwcj65WSMATSvvZ2wJec/edit?usp=sharing  United Republics of Antarctica Remarks]</ref>}}]]
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====Former Members====
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====Observer States====
As of 13 December 2020, there are 4 observers.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Country
!Representative(s)
!Date Admitted
|-
|[[File:Updated TRA PDL Flag.png|25px|border]] [[Principality of Ledilia]]
|[[Prince of Ledilia, Manuel Maria Soldini|Manuel Soldini]]
| rowspan="1" |20 November 2020
|-
||[[File:Caddiaflag.png|25px|border]] [[Federal Republic of Caddia]]
|[[Anna Telford]]
| rowspan="2" |25 November 2020
|-
|[[File:Flag of the Maple Autonomous Region.jpg|25px|border]] [[Maple Autonomous Region]]
|Sylvie Vaux
|-
|[[File:WRC Flag.png|25px|border]] [[West River Confederation]]
|[[Benjamin Pickles]]<br />[[Logan Jack]]
|11 December 2020
|}

==Achievements==
The Cupertino Alliance achieved the highest score in the [[Dime-Curio Micronational Organisation Poll]] for March 2020 with a score of 8.17 out of a possible 10.<ref>Lycon, Jayden and Smith, Zarel (4 March 2020) [https://issuu.com/curio_rblx/docs/microorgpollmarch2020 Dime-Curio Micronational Organization Poll, March 2020]</ref> During the [[Statistic-Dime]] 2020 [[MicroWiki General Survey]] conducted from 4 November 2020 to 15 November 2020 by [[Zed|Zarel Smith]], 63.5% of the 63 participants said that the Cupertino Alliance was either very positive or positive, compared to the 42.8% which said that the GUM was either very positive or positive.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://micronationsweekly.blogspot.com/2020/11/statistic-dime-2020-microwiki-general.html | archiveurl = https://micronationsweekly.blogspot.com/2020/11/statistic-dime-2020-microwiki-general.html | archivedate = 26 November 2020 |title = Statistic Dime 2020 MicroWiki general survey |author = MicroWeekly}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://micronationsweekly.blogspot.com/2020/11/opinion-gum-trails-behind-cup-in-latest.html | archiveurl = https://micronationsweekly.blogspot.com/2020/11/opinion-gum-trails-behind-cup-in-latest.html | archivedate = 26 November 2020 |title = Opinion: GUM trails behind CUP in latestc |author = MicroWeekly}}</ref>

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