RyC

RyC is the abbreviation for Registry Constituency. It is comprised of the registry operators of the .net, .org, .name, .com, .pro, .museum, .aero, .coop and .info gTLDs, although it is meant to represent the interests of all ICANN-accredited gTLD registries. RyC is a part of the Generic Names Support Organization (GNSO).

The RyC assists ICANN in the development of technical policies, in accordance with the MoU between ICANN and the United States Department of Commerce (DOC). It also seeks to gain quality feedback from the Internet community.

The RyC analyzes and provides feedback regarding actions undertaken by the GNSO and the ICANN Board; they are often asked for their particular view and expertise, and also offer it for more general issues facing the organization and the wider Internet community.

Executives

• David Maher, PIR, Chair
• Keith Drazek, VeriSign, Alternate Chair
• Ken Stubbs, Afilias, Treasurer

GNSO Representatives

The following individials represent the Registry Constituency and its views within the larger Generic Name Supporting Organization:

• Jeff Neuman, North America – (term expires end of annual meeting 2012)
• Jonathan Robinson, Europe – (term expires end of annual meeting 2013)
• Ching Chiao, Asia Pacific – (term expires end of annual meeting 2012)

Generic Names Supporting Organization. Develops and recommends to the Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains and other responsibilities set forth in the Bylaws (ICANN Bylaws).