Registrar Stakeholder Group: Difference between revisions

'''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 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>

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>

* '''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/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 different ICANN regions.

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

* [[Ashley Heineman]] Chair

* [[Owen Smigelski]] Vice Chair, Policy

* [[Jothan Frakes]] Vice Chair, Technical Operations

* [[Benny Samuelsen]] Treasurer

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

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

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

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