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'''RrSG''', or the '''Registrars Stakeholder Group''', is an [[ICANN]] Stakeholder Group representing ICANN-accredited [[registrar]]s.<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>

 

 

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> 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>

* '''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>

===Current Staff===

===Current Staff===

====Executive Committee====

====Executive Committee====

* [[Mason Cole]], Chair

* [[Graeme Bunton]], Chair

* [[Statton Hammock]], Vice-Chair/CTO  

* [[Sara Bockey]], Vice-Chair, Policy

* [[Matt Serlin]], Secretary  

* [[Tobias Sattler]], Vice Chair/CTO

* [[Jeff Eckhaus]], Treasurer

* [[Kristian Ørmen]], Secretary  

* [[Ben Anderson]], Treasurer  

====ICANN Representatives====

====ICANN Representatives====

* [[Tim Ruiz]], GNSO Representative, North America  

* [[Darcy Southwell]], GNSO Representative, North America  

* [[Adrian Kinderis]], GNSO Representative, Asia Pacific

* [[Michele Neylon]], GNSO Representative, Europe

* [[Stephane Van Gelder]], GNSO Representative, Europe

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

==Registrar Constituency==

 

==Registrar Constituency ==

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

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:

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.

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