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'''RrSG''', or the '''Registrars Stakeholder Group''', is an [[ICANN]] Stakeholder Group representing ICANN-accredited [[registrars]].<ref>[http://www.icannregistrars.org/ icannregistrars.org]</ref> It was first recognized by the [[ICANN Board]] on 27 May 1999. The RrSG participates in ICANN's policy-making process and also works as one of the most efficient bodies in raising the voice of the registrars within the ICANN community.<ref>[http://www.rrsg.org/about/ RrSG About]</ref>

'''Registrar Stakeholder Group''' (RrSG) is an [[ICANN]] [[Stakeholder Groups|Stakeholder Group]] representing ICANN-accredited [[registrar]]s.<ref>[http://www.icannregistrars.org/ RrSG Website]</ref> It was first recognized by the [[ICANN Board]] on 27 May 1999. The RrSG participates in ICANN's policy-making process and also works as one of the most efficient bodies in raising the voice of the registrars within the ICANN community.<ref name="rrsg-about"></ref>

The RrSG is a part of the [[Contracted Parties House]] under the Generic Names Support Organization ([[GNSO]]), which is the main policy making body for ICANN. There are three representatives that are elected to the GNSO Council from the RrSG, where they represent the views of the other members of the RrSG and vote on policy matters.<ref>[http://www.rrsg.org/about/ RrSG About]</ref> The members of the RrSG have regular meetings with ICANN policy, finance, and registrar and finance liaison staff, as well as with the members of registries, the government, and law enforcement agencies. Within the group, they also exchange vital information to enhance registrar services for their respective customers.<ref>[http://www.stephane-vangelder.info/archives/363-ICANN-registrars-aid-Japanese-domain-customers.html stephane-vangeldet.info]</ref>

The RrSG is a part of the [[Contracted Parties House]] under the Generic Names Supporting Organization ([[GNSO]]), the main policymaking body for ICANN. There are three representatives that are elected to the GNSO Council from the RrSG, where they represent the views of the other members of the RrSG and vote on policy matters.<ref name="rrsg-about">[http://icannregistrars.org/about/ RrSG About]</ref> The members of the RrSG have regular meetings with ICANN policy, finance, and registrar and finance liaison staff, as well as with the members of registries, the government, and law enforcement agencies. Within the group, they also exchange vital information to enhance registrar services for their respective customers.<ref>[http://www.stephane-vangelder.info/archives/363-ICANN-registrars-aid-Japanese-domain-customers.html stephane-vangeldet.info]</ref>

== Membership of RrSG ==

== Membership of RrSG ==

The RrSG welcomes all ICANN-accredited Registrars to join the RrSG and participate in their activities. The fee to join the RrSG is $500.<ref>[http://www.icannregistrars.org/getinvolved/membership.php RrSG Membership]</ref>

The RrSG welcomes all ICANN-accredited Registrars to join the RrSG and participate in their activities. The fee to join the RrSG is $675.<ref>[http://icannregistrars.org/membership/ RrSG Membership]</ref>

== Structure of the RrSG ==

== Structure of the RrSG ==

* '''Members of the RrSG:''' The members of the RrSG consist of ICANN-accredited registrars who have paid the membership fees and fulfilled the requirements for becoming a member.<ref>[http://www.rrsg.org/about/ RrSG About]</ref>

* '''Members of the RrSG:''' The members of the RrSG consist of ICANN-accredited registrars who have paid the membership fees and fulfilled the requirements for becoming a member.<ref name="rrsg-about"></ref>

* '''Executive Committee:''' The Executive Committee or Excom of the RrSG is comprised of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. These four officers manage the RrSG and are elected from the already existing members, who are then nominated by the other members and then a candidate is selected by the majority vote. The term lasts for one year starting from June 1st and ending on May 31st.<ref>[http://www.rrsg.org/about/staff.php RrSG Staff]</ref> The Excom is assigned such responsibilities as developing meeting agendas, providing notices of meetings, managing as well as administering elections, supporting the GNSO Council and ICANN Board, facilitating policy coordination meetings and many others.<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/rrsg-proposed-petition-charter-25jun09.pdf RrSG proposed charter, 25th June 2009]</ref>

* '''Executive Committee:''' The Executive Committee or ExCom of the RrSG is comprised of the Chair, Vice Chair/CTO, Secretary, and Treasurer. These four officers manage the RrSG and are elected from the already existing members via nomination by the other members and then candidate selection by majority vote. The term lasts for one year starting from July 1st and ending on June 30th.<ref>[http://icannregistrars.org/meet-the-staff/ RrSG Staff]</ref> The ExCom is assigned such responsibilities as developing meeting agendas, providing notices of meetings, managing as well as administering elections, supporting the GNSO Council and ICANN Board, facilitating policy coordination meetings and many others.<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/en/improvements/rrsg-proposed-petition-charter-25jun09.pdf RrSG proposed charter, 25th June 2009]</ref>

* '''GNSO Council Members:''' The RrSG also includes 3 GNSO Council Members who are elected by the Registrar Stakeholder Group to represent the North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions.

* '''GNSO Council Members:''' The RrSG also includes 3 GNSO Council Members who are elected by the Registrar Stakeholder Group to represent the different ICANN regions.

* '''Nominating Committee Member:''' A [[NomCom]] representative is elected by the RrSG to represent the NomCom.

* '''Nominating Committee Member:''' A [[NomCom]] representative is elected by the RrSG to represent the NomCom.

* '''Support Staff:''' These include the Secretariat, Website Administrator and Legal Advocate.<ref>[http://www.rrsg.org/about/ RrSG About]</ref>

* '''Support Staff:''' This include the Secretariat.<ref name="rrsg-about"></ref>

The '''Registrar Constituency (Registrar Stake Holder Group)''' is one of the constituencies under the [[GNSO|Generic Name Supporting Organization]] (GNSO) set forth by [[ICANN]]'s bylaws. It is composed of ICANN accredited registrars and it promotes and represents their interests to ICANN.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/rome2009/presentation-registrar-constituency-23jan09-en.pdf www.icann.org]</ref>

The Registrar Constituency does not act as a Registrar Trade Association and it does not represent collective registrar views or interests in any other forum other than the GNSO and ICANN. It does not facilitate or promote anti-competitive actions among registrars. [[Mason Cole]] is the curren Chairman of the Registrar Stake Holder Group.<ref>[http://www.icannregistrars.org/ www.icannregistrars.org]</ref>

* [[Ashley Heineman]] Chair

* [[Owen Smigelski]] Vice Chair, Policy

* [[Eric Rokobauer]] Secretary

==Membership and Structure==

====ICANN Representatives====

The Registrar Constituency is composed of ICANN accredited registrars with a Secretariat, responsible for evaluating the applications for membership, and four elected officers, which include the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Technology Officer; there are also two GNSO Council Representatives; and Registrar Stakeholder Group Task Force Representatives.<ref>[http://www.icannregistrars.org/legal/bylaws.php icannregistrars.org]</ref>

* [[Greg DiBiase]], [[GNSO]] Representative, North America

* [[Kristian Ørmen]], [[GNSO]] Representative, Europe

* [[Pam Little]], [[GNSO]] Representative, Asia Pacific

* [[Tobias Sattler]] [[NomCom]] Representative

==Meetings==

==Registrar Constituency==

The meetings of the Registrars Constituency should correspond to the schedules of [[ICANN]] meetings and conduct meetings as necessary. Members of the constituency must receive the notices 45 days before the scheduled meetings.

Prior to the GNSO restructuring, the RrSG was known as the '''Registry Constituency'''.<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/registrars/ icann.org]</ref>

==Registrar Constituency Positions==

===Registrar Constituency Positions===

On April 17, 2008, the Registrar Constituency submitted its positions regarding the '''Board Governance Committee Working Group’s Report for Recommended GNSO Improvements''', which include:<REF>[http://forum.icann.org/lists/gnso-improvements-report-2008/pdfewzB2s87G8.pdf forum.icann.org]</ref>

On April 17, 2008, the Registrar Constituency submitted its position regarding the '''Board Governance Committee Working Group’s Report for Recommended GNSO Improvements''', which include:

'''Adopting a Working Group Model'''

'''Adopting a Working Group Model'''

* Recommended safeguards to reduce possible risks as well as transparency in handling conflicts of interests and clear guidelines to appeal the decisions of the chairman.

* Recommended safeguards to reduce possible risks as well as transparency in handling conflicts of interests and clear guidelines to appeal the decisions of the chairman.

* Expressed its concern over the size of the working group, which might become larger than expected. ICANN should provide enough staff and administrative support and ICANN funding should be limited only to reasonable expenses to efficiently and productively carry out its operations.

* Expressed its concern over the size of the working group, which might become larger than expected. ICANN should provide enough staff and administrative support and ICANN funding should be limited only to reasonable expenses to efficiently and productively carry out its operations.

'''Revising the Policy Development Project (PDP)''''

'''Revising the Policy Development Project (PDP)'''

* It supports the revision of the PDP in conjunction with ICANN Policy requirements.

* It supports the revision of the PDP in conjunction with ICANN Policy requirements.

* The Bylaws should be amended to clear out consensus policies, which will be created only based on defined issues related to certain procedures based on ICANN contracts.

* The Bylaws should be amended to clear out consensus policies, which will be created only based on defined issues related to certain procedures based on ICANN contracts.

* Requested further clarification on the relationship between noncommercial registrants’ with [[ALAC]] as well as with the members of the former General Assembly active lists.

* Requested further clarification on the relationship between noncommercial registrants’ with [[ALAC]] as well as with the members of the former General Assembly active lists.

'''Enhancing Constituencies and Improving Communication and Coordination with ICANN Structures'''

'''Enhancing Constituencies and Improving Communication and Coordination with ICANN Structures'''

* It supported frequent communications among GNSO constituents with other Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees.

* It supported frequent communications among GNSO constituents with other Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees.<ref>[http://forum.icann.org/lists/gnso-improvements-report-2008/pdfewzB2s87G8.pdf forum.icann.org]</ref>

 

 

 

* '''[[Paul Goldstone]]'''- Website Administrator<ref>[http://www.icannregistrars.org/about/staff.php RrSG Staff]</ref>

== References ==

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