Registrar Stakeholder Group
RrSG, or the Registrars Stakeholder Group, is an ICANN Stakeholder Group representing ICANN-accredited registrars.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4]
Membership of RrSG edit
The RrSG welcomes all ICANN-accredited Registrars to join the RrSG and participate in their activities. The fee to join the RrSG is $500.[5]
Structure of the RrSG edit
- 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.[6]
- 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.[7] 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.[8]
- 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.
- 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.[9]
The Registrar Constituency (Registrar Stake Holder Group) is one of the constituencies under the 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.[10]
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.[11]
Membership and Structure edit
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.[12]
Meetings edit
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.
Staff edit
Executive Committee edit
- Mason Cole - Chair
- Statton Hammock- Vice-Chair/CTO
- Matt Serlin- Secretary
- Jeff Eckhaus- Treasurer
ICANN Representatives edit
- Tim Ruiz- GNSO Representative, North America
- Adrian Kinderis- GNSO Representative, Asia Pacific
- Stephane Van Gelder- GNSO Representative, Europe
- Rob Hall- Nominating Committee Member
Support Staff edit
- Cristin Donahue- Secretariat
- Paul Goldstone- Website Administrator[13]