Federated States of Gapla
The Executive Branch
Learn about the Executive Branch, their officials, and their duties.
The Executive Branch
The Executive Branch is tasked with enforcing the laws of the Federated States of Gapla and guiding the nation’s direction and future development.
This branch comprises nine members: the President of Gapla, the Deputy President of Gapla, the governors of Gapla’s two states (Gaplastovia and Cristus), and the mayors of Gapla’s five municipalities (New Gaplastovia, Cristaria, Elemental, Emeralkia, and Folia Tail). Following the dissolution of the Provisional Government, these members will be elected through ranked-choice voting by all adult citizens.
Prior to the suspension of the Provisional Charter, the President and Deputy President of Gapla, who themselves must be provisional governors, are elected by the Provisional Government. Mayors and governors are appointed by the President of Gapla, subject to the Provisional Government’s approval.
Leaders of the Executive Branch
Hendrik Täks
5th President of Gapla
National Renewal Party
A journalist and politician, President Täks was appointed by former President Battle following her resignation.
President Täks’s political journey with Gapla began in 2024 when he became a member of the Provisional Government and was appointed the Minister of Architecture. Since then, he has contributed significantly to the growth of Gapla, establishing prominent connections, designing early buildings, and creating a vision for Gapla after settlement.
President Täks is currently an international exchange student at Dreher High School who participates in robotics. He is an intern for the magazine Modern Occultist, where he assists with research under editor Chad Kushins.
Amalia Battle Cordova
10th Deputy President of Gapla
A notable entrepreneur, public relations manager, and politician, Deputy President Battle was appointed as Deputy President by President Täks following her own resignation as President.
Deputy President Battle’s political journey with Gapla began in 2024 when she became a member of the Provisional Government and was appointed the Minister of Public Relations. Since then, she has contributed significantly to the growth of Gapla, creating an active social media and press presence and improving citizen engagement efforts.
Deputy President Battle currently attends Stanford Online High School, an online high school within Stanford University one of the top private high schools in the United States. Her personal achievements include successfully securing $80,000 in funding for a startup, designing pitches and products for artificial intelligence and virtual reality businesses, having her ideas showcased at the World Economic Forum, and being admitted to Astra Nova School, dubbed by the Washington Post as probably the “most exclusive school in the world,” with an acceptance rate of approximately 3%.
Ready to get involved?
e-Residency
Gapla’s e-Residency program is free of charge and is the first step towards full Gaplan citizenship. e-Residents enjoy numerous business benefits, an e-Resident card, pathways to full Gaplan citizenship.
Nationbuilding
Joining the Provisional Government makes you one of Gapla’s visionaries. As a member, you’ll be involved in building, planning, and promoting Gapla, including communicating with the press.
Settlement
While we aren’t at settlement yet, Gapla is currently offering opportunities for physical contributions, including expeditions. These opportunities are limited and available by request.