Chair of the Cupertino Alliance

Chair of the Cupertino Alliance
Arms of the Cupertino Alliance
Incumbent Daniel Joseph since 30 November 2023
Appointer	Cupertino Parliament
Term length	Six months contingent on the Chair's ability to command confidence in Parliament, no term limits
Inaugural holder	William Efton
Formation	10 March 2019
Succession	Election
Deputy	Lieutenant Chair

The Chair of the Cupertino Alliance, also known as Chair of the Board or simply the Chair is the head of the Cupertino Alliance.

The position has roots going back to 2018 by the Independent Economical Union, an unofficial predecessor to the Alliance. Piotr Harniakiewicz, delegate of Nerdystan was the initial chairman. After the IEU initially fell into obscurity, Brandon Mierzwa briefly took up the role in an attempted revival.

It was only upon the official formation of the Cupertino Alliance's first incarnation in 2019 that the position of Chair became formalised, with Jayden Lycon holding the position until the Alliance's dissolution.

Since the re-establishment of the Cupertino Alliance in January 2020, eight people have held the position of Chair, with a further two people having only held the position of Acting Chair.

History

Origin

The position of Chair of the Board originates from the Cupertino Alliances spiritual predecessor, the Independent Economical Union.

Though the position was not enshrined in the IEU Charter, Piotr Harniakiewicz, the delegate of Nerdystan is generally accepted to have held the position. Following his short-lived attempted revival of the union, Brandon Mierzwa came to be recognised as the unofficial second chair.

On 10 March 2019, Lycon founded the Epic Union as part of Operation North Macedonia as a result of contragumist sentiment. This would soon evolve into the first incarnation of the Cupertino Alliance.

Cupertino Alliance

Lycon continued to serve as chair until the dissolution of the alliance in June 2019.

On the revival of the alliance in January 2020, the role was assumed by Aenderese politician William Efton. During the 2nd Session, a Bill was passed defining the duties of the Chair of the Board, the first known piece of Alliance legislation defining the role.

The chair was soon after granted powers to appoint ministers to delegate the many tasks of the alliance to.

Chairs of the Cupertino Alliance

#	Portrait	Name Origin (nation)	Lieutenant Chair	Term of office Start-end
1		Jayden Lycon Fifth Aenderian Republic	Position nonexistent	10 March 2019	1 June 2019
			Founded the Cupertino Alliance in March originally as the Epic Union, though later reformed into the Cupertino Alliance in April with nine member states. Lycon oversaw several acts of legislation such as the Toronto Agreement, the Raleigh Agreement and the Stockholm Agreement. After a decline in activity over several months, the alliance was dissolved by an act of legislation.
Vacant from 1 June 2019 to 15 February 2020
2		William Efton Fifth Aenderian Republic	Position nonexistent	28 January 2020	15 February 2020
			Efton revived the alliance in 2020 upon the passage of the Day 365 Act. Many acts of legislation such as the Windhoek Agreement, the formation of the Cupertino Guides and the creation of a website. Efton however resigned from the chairmanship to pursue other ventures, appointing Jayden Lycon as the acting chairman.
—		Jayden Lycon Fifth Aenderian Republic Acting Chair	None	15 February 2020	2 August 2020
			Appointed as acting leader by Efton. The early tenure of Lycon was shrouded with controversy following the 69 Hour Session, leading to the alliance being deemed unprofessional. After the Anthemgate scandal, Lycon took a break from his Chairmanship duties and appointed Efton as his temporary successor. After returning from his break, the administration ratified the Parliamentary Practice Act, creating a more professional environment, marking a turning point in the Alliances history. In this new era, the Cupertino Electoral Supervisory Commission began its Project Nintendo 64 graphics replacing the earlier Canadian Broadcasting Corporation graphics, first used in the 2020 Ponderosan elections. Began work on forming the new charter. Several other notable feats such as the establishment of the Lieutenant Chair position.
3		Jayden Lycon Fifth Aenderian Republic Empire of Qaflana	Otto Gillespie Birch (From 4 August) Simon Reeve (From 27 September)	2 August 2020	15 February 2021
			After a landslide victory during the 1st Cupertino Alliance chairmanship election, Lycon appointed Otto Gillespie Birch as his Lieutenant Chair. Several important documents such as the Mission of the Cupertino Alliance, the Membership (Reorganization) Act and the Regional Sessions Act were passed, and a large surge in membership took place. Despite the incredibly successful term, Lycon opted to not run for the upcoming election, wishing to pursue other interests.
4		Simon Reeve Empire of Aenopia	Matthew Xia	15 February 2021	15 August 2021
			Declared the winner of the 2nd Cupertino Alliance chairmanship election. Oversaw the establishment of the Twin Towns project and hosted the first Cupertino Alliance digital summit and awards evening. Although criticised for having an inactive cabinet, Ross had a 77% approval rating in an end-of-term poll conducted by Statistic-Dime.
5		Varuna Sriraya Vishwamitra	Tyler Mullins	15 August 2021	6 November 2021
			Declared the winner of the 3rd Cupertino Alliance chairmanship election. Conducted a major cabinet reorganization and implemented basic membership reforms. Oversaw the acquisition of MicroNear. In October 2021, the Ministry of Statistical Affairs conducted an approval survey, in which he received an approval rating of 47.4%. Resigned in November 2021 following a Motion of No Confidence being tabled against him.
—		Tyler Mullins Free Nation of New Athens Acting Chair	Mike Lewis (15 November - 10 December) Larry Martin (From 24 December)	6 November 2021	31 January 2022
			Declared Chair as part of the resignation of Varuna Sriraya. Oversaw the revival of a number of inactive development programs, including the Edinburgh & Glasgow Systems, the Free Website Project, CupertinoGuides, Twin Towns, CAoNI, the Noted! Project, and created the CA Minecraft server. Hosted the 2nd Cupertino Alliance Digital Summit. Oversaw the passing of the Charter Act, 2021, written by Superior Judge Carson Snyder. In December 2021, CONSTATS conducted an approval survey, in which he received an approval rating of 93.3%. Did not seek another term.
6		Carson Snyder Kingdom of Northwood-Oregon	James Murray	31 January 2022	31 July 2022
			Declared Chair after a victory in the January 2022 Cupertino Alliance Chair election
7		Larry Martin Elmwycke	Thorin Neal	31 July 2022	29 October 2022
			Declared Chair after a victory in the Cupertino Alliance Chair election, July 2022 Following a failure to resolve an extensive Parliamentary deadlock, a motion of no confidence was filed against the Chair, which Martin attempted to avoid discussion of within the 196th Session. Martin would resign shortly thereafter following the ensuing controversy.
—		Thorin Neal Empire of Qaflana Acting Chair	Leon Montan (29 October 2022 - 20 November 2022) James Bornstein (From 20 November 2022)	29 October 2022	21 November 2022
			Became Chair following the resignation of Martin. Engaged in controversy surrounding the failure to hold a confirmation vote for Lieutenant Chair Amelie Björk. During 198th Session engaged in plot to illegally circumvent confirmation vote for the appointment of James Bornstein as Lieutenant Chair.
		James Bornstein Desert District Acting Chair	Thorin Neal Chris Ramsay	21 November 2022
			Became chair after the resignation of Neil in a transparent attempt to circumvent his own confirmation vote as Lieutenant Chair. Allowed Neal to 'reassume' role as a Chair in move unrecognised by the alliance and deemed illegal by the Superior Court, in a transparent attempt to circumvent a confirmation vote for their appointment as Lieutenant Chair. During term, overseen what was popularly described as a 'coup', purging top cabinet officials, the Superior Judge and the Safeguarding Officer. Resigned following public outcry and removal from The Fun Gang.
		Chris Ramsay Free Nation of New Athens Acting Chair	Carson Snyder (From 14 January)	21 November 2022	31 January 2023
			Became chair after the resignation of Bornstein.
8		Chris Ramsay High Kingdom of Mediolaurentia	Carson Snyder	31 January 2023	31 August 2023
			Won the 6th Cupertino Alliance Chair election unopposed and became the 8th official Chair. Began charter and branding reform.
9		Sertor Valentinus Kingdom of West Sayville	Tyler Mullins	31 August 2023	30 November 2023
			Defeated incumbent Chair Chris Ramsay in a landslide victory in the July 2023 Cupertino Alliance Chair election. Unanimously defeated a vote of no confidence tabled against his administration for inactivity. Organised the 2nd Cupertino Alliance Cultural Festival. Oversaw the repealing of numerous unused projects. Resigned on 30 November 2023 as a result of an inability to commit time to the role of Chair.
—		Tyler Mullins Free Nation of New Athens Acting Chair	Daniel Joseph	30 November 2023	31 January 2024
			Declared Chair as part of the resignation of Sertor Valentinus.
10		Daniel Joseph Second Commonwealth of Australis	Liam Alexander	31 January 2024	Incumbent
			Won the 8th Cupertino Alliance Chair election unopposed and became the 10th elected Chair.

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