Vice-Chair of the Grand Unified Micronational

Vice-Chair of the Grand Unified Micronational
Incumbent Newton von Uberquie since 20 September 2024
Style	Mr./M./Mme. Vice-Chair Esteemed Vice-Chair His/Her Excellency
Term length	Six months
Inaugural holder	Kalvin Koolidge
Formation	15 February 2009
Succession	Election (runs on ticket with Chair)

The Vice-Chair of the Grand Unified Micronational, is the deputy executive leader and deputy chief administrative officer of the Grand Unified Micronational. The role is subordinate to the Chair of the Grand Unified Micronational. The power the Vice-Chair wields varies and has been left largely to the discretion of individual Chairs, depending on their circumstances. Some Chairs have deputised work to their Vice-Chairs, such as chairing Quorum, more than others. The Vice-Chair has the power to preside over the Quorum of Delegates if the Chair so requires it. The Vice-Chair can assume the Chairmanship upon the incapacity, resignation, or a vote of no confidence in the Chair, and this has happened on 7 occasions.

The Vice-Chairmanship has become a more prevalent role in recent times and is now seen as one of the most important roles in the micronational community. Notable former Vice-Chairs include Alexander Reinhardt, Matthew of Essexia, Vera Hewitt, Jonathan I, and Adam I. Some have also associated it as being a springboard to the Chairmanship, with many former Vice-Chairs going on and becoming Chairs.

The incumbent Vice-Chair is Anthony Barauskis, who was elected by Quorum in June 2024.

Election

See also: Elections in the Grand Unified Micronational

The Vice-Chair is elected on a joint ticket alongside the Chair.

Former appointment process

The Vice-Chair previously served for an indefinite period after confirmation, although most incoming Chairs sought to nominate a new Vice-Chair, who then had to be confirmed in the Quorum of Delegates. A charter amendment proposed by Newton von Uberquie to require the Chair and Vice-Chair to run on joint tickets, to get rid of the existing appointments process which some have criticised as being flawed, failed to pass by 1 vote. This was, however, changed under Jack Dean's chairmanship, with the June 2020 election and those since having both Chair and Vice Chair run together.

Two prospective Vice-Chairs failed to secure confirmation in the Quorum of Delegates after being nominated by a Chairman: Emperor Adam I in 2016, and Leon Montan in 2020.

Timeline

List of Vice-Chairs

#	Portrait	Name Origin (nation)	Chair	Term of office		Political affiliation
1		Kalvin Koolidge Republic of Petorio	Robert Lethler	31 May 2009	13 July 2009	Independent
			One of the original members of the Grand Unified Micronational, and the first Chairman.
2		Alexander Reinhardt Federal Republic of St.Charlie	James Stewart	13 July 2009	27 September 2009	National Party of St.Charlie
			Second Vice-Chairman.
3		Wilhelm von Hartmann Empire of New Europe	Robert Lethler	13 October 2009	22 December 2009	Independent
			First Vice-Chair to become Acting Chair, after Lethler resigned.
Vacant from 22 December 2009 to 13 January 2010
4		Ben Lawson Socialist Republic of Murrayfield	Jacob Tierney	13 January 2010	February 2010	Wyke Social Democrat Party
			Fourth Vice-Chairman.
5		Alexander Reinhardt Federal Republic of St.Charlie	Jacob Tierney	February 2010	13 April 2010	National Party of St.Charlie
			Served as "Vice-Chair with emergency powers", but did not officially become Acting Chair.
6		James von Puchow Antarctic Community of Landashir	Robert Lethler (until 25 Jul) Will Sörgel (from 25 Jul)	13 April 2010	28 July 2010	Independent
			Became Acting Chair following resignation of Will Sörgel.
Vacant from 28 July 2010 to 14 August 2011
7		Will Sörgel State of Sandus	Jacob Tierney	14 August 2011	13 December 2011	Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus
			Acting Vice-Chair between 14 August and 13 September.
8		Sebastian Linden Nemkhav Federation	Jonathan Nobilissimus Caesar	13 December 2011	18 Decemember 2011	Independent
			8th Vice-Chairman.
9		Lucas Campos Grand Duchy of Koss	Jonathan Nobilissimus Caesar	18 December 2011	13 March 2012	Independent
			9th Vice-Chairman.
10		Will Sörgel State of Sandus	Bradley of Dullahan	14 March 2012	22 April 2012	Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus
			10th Vice-Chairman.
–		Jonathan Nobilissimus Caesar Empire of Austenasia	Will Sörgel	22 April 2012	13 June 2012	Theodorist Party of Austenasia
11		Jacob Tierney Free State of Renasia	Jonathan Nobilissimus Caesar	17 June 2012	13 September 2012	Independent
			11th Vice-Chairman. Founder of the GUM.
12		Yaroslav Mar Republic of Lostisland	Jacob Tierney	15 September 2012	13 December 2012	Democratic Party of Lostisland
			12th Vice-Chairman.
13		Bradley of Dullahan Kingdom of Wyvern	Yaroslav Mar	16 December 2012	19 January 2013	Wyvernian Liberal Party
			Became Acting Chair following the resignation of Yaroslav Mar, but resigned himself after just 46 minutes.
–		Tom Turner Federal Republic of Rukora	Jonathan I	20 January 2013	13 March 2013	Libsozil
			Acting Vice-Chair.
14		Leon Williamson Libereco	Richard Cunningham	17 March 2013	13 June 2013	Independent
			14th Vice-Chairman.
15		Will Sörgel State of Sandus	Jacob Tierney	13 June 2013	13 September 2013	Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus
			15th Vice-Chairman.
16		Kuri Kabanov Free State of Renasia	Quentin I	15 September 2013	13 December 2013	Independent
			16th Vice-Chairman.
17		Adam I Empire of Adammia	Ciprian I	15 December 2013	13 March 2014	Liberal Party of Adammia
			17th Vice-Chairman.
18		Arthur I Technocratic Empire of Würdigeland	Bradley of Dullahan (until 13 Jun) Vera Hewitt (from 13 Jun)	16 March 2014	13 September 2014	Technocratic Party of Würdigeland
			18th Vice-Chairman
19		Fionnbarra Ó Cathail Confederation of Leylandiistan and Gurvata	Adam I	14 September 2014	13 December 2014	Conradh Daonlathais
			19th Vice-Chairman
20		Newton von Uberquie Mercia	Taeglan I Nihilus	21 December 2014	1 April 2015	Humanist People's Alliance
			20th Vice-Chairman.
21		Vera Hewitt Empire of Austenasia	Adam I	1 April 2015	14 June 2015	Independent
			21st Vice-Chairman.
Vacant from 14 June 2015 to 26 April 2016
–		Fionnbarra Ó Cathail Confederation of Leylandiistan and Gurvata	Jonathan I	26 April 2016	25 June 2016	Conradh Daonlathais
			Acting Vice-Chair.
22		Jonathan I Empire of Austenasia	Fionnbarra Ó Cathail	25 June 2016	10 September 2016	Independent Considered Monarchist
			Became Acting Chair following the resignation of Fionnbarra Ó Cathail.
23		Bradley of Dullahan Kingdom of Wyvern	Jonathan I	10 September 2016	25 September 2016	Wyvernian Liberal Party
			23rd Vice-Chairman.
24		Shiro of Zenrax Federation of Zenrax	Adam I	25 December 2016	11 March 2017	Independent Considered Monarchist
			Resigned shortly before the Chair's own resignation two weeks later.
25		Henry Clémens Essian Commonwealth	Adam I	11 March 2017	28 March 2017	Independent Considered Liberal
			Became Acting Chair upon the resignation of the Adam I.
26		Newton von Uberquie Palatinate of Uberquiesenberg	Henry Clémens	2 April 2017	24 September 2017	Independent
			26th Vice-Chairman.
27		Tarik Kârjasary Kingdom of Sabia and Verona	Henry Clémens (until 25 Dec) Adam I (from 25 Dec)	24 September 2017	14 January 2018	Independent
			27th Vice-Chair.
28		Max of Jupiter Kingdom of Jupiter	Adam I of Überstadt (until 7 Jul 2018) Adam I of Adammia (from 7 Jul 2018)	14 January 2018	7 July 2019	Independent Considered Monarchist
			The longest serving Vice-Chairman in the organisation's history, serving for over one and a half years.
29		Jonathan I Empire of Austenasia	Bradley of Dullahan (until 31 Dec) Thomas I (from 1 Jan)	7 July 2019	11 January 2020	Independent Considered Monarchist
			Served as Vice-Chair with emergency powers from 27 November to 2 December.
30		Matthew of Essexia Commonwealth of Essexia	Thomas I (until 30 Jun 2020) Newton von Uberquie (1 Jul - 31 Dec 2020) Jack Dean (from 1 Jan 2021)	11 January 2020	11 March 2021	Progressive Workers' Party
			Served under 3 separate Chairs for over a year, was a vital asset to the GUM throughout all three terms including organising 24 Hour Quorums and chairing quorums. Resigned due to personal commitments.
31		Vera Hewitt Commonwealth of New Virginia	Jack Dean	20 March 2021	13 June 2021	Independent Considered Progressive
			First female Vice-Chair. Resigned along with leaving much of the MicroWiki sector.
32		Terry of Essexia Commonwealth of Essexia	Jack Dean	21 June 2021	30 June 2021	The Greens (Essexia)
			First time a Chair and nominated Vice-Chair have both been delegates for the same micronation (Matthew switched delegations to Uber-Esse before being renominated for Jack's chairmanship).
33		Ashley Jaax Empire of Iustus	Anthony R. Clark	1 July 2021	22 August 2021	Independent Considered Social democrat
			Served before stepping back from the MicroWiki community.
34		Lord Mike Lewis Imperial Principality of Stormhold	Anthony R. Clark	30 August 2021	31 December 2021	Free Fascist Party of Lundenwic
			Served as Clarke's second Vice-Chair after his predecessor stood down.
35		Jack D Commonwealth of Essexia	Adam I	1 January 2022	23 March 2022	Royalist Party of Essexia
			Elected alongside Adam I. Stepped down due to issues with scheduling.
36		Vera Hewitt New Richmond Republic	Adam I	23 March 2022	17 June 2022	Blair Mountain League
			Elected to a third term following the resignation of Jack D. Previously served as Adam I's Vice-Chair in 2015. Resigned on 17 June 2022 following a vote of no confidence being called.
37		Newton von Uberquie Uber-Essian Union	Adam I	18 June 2022	30 June 2022	Emo Rights Party
			Elected to a record 4th term during an emergency Quorum.
38		Rory Leonard Empire of Lurdentania	Anthony Barauskis	1 July 2022	15 August 2022	Conservative Party of Lurdentania
			Held office for six weeks before succeeding as Acting Chairman following the resignation of the incumbent.
39		Jack Dean Commonwealth of Essexia	Rory Leonard	21 August 2022	6 September 2022	Royalist Party of Essexia
			Elected to a place-holder position upon Leonard becoming Acting Chair, to hold office alongside him until the conclusion of fresh elections.
40		Newton von Uberquie Uber-Essian Union	Jonathan Augustus	6 September 2022	31 December 2022	Emo Rights Party
			Elected to his 5th term following the election caused by the resignation of Anthony Barauskis as Chair.
41		Jonathan I Empire of Austenasia	Shiro Mephistopheles	1 January 2023	30 June 2023	Independent (considered Monarchist)
			Elected to a 4th term in the December 2022 election following a term as Chair.
42		James Bornstein Desert District	Simon White	1 July 2023	9 October 2023	Democratic Socialist Coalition
			Resigned partway through the elected term after weeks of inactivity.
43		Bradley of Dullahan Kingdom of Wyvern	Simon White	24 October 2023	31 December 2023	Wyvernian Liberal Party
			Elected by Quorum to fill the vacancy left by Bornstein's resignation.
44		Sertor Valentinus Kingdom of West Sayville	Anthony Barauskis	1 January 2024	30 June 2024	Independent (considered Progressive)
			44th Vice-Chair.
45		Anthony Barauskis Republic of Tinland	Newton von Uberquie	1 July 2024	Incumbent	Independent
			Incumbent.