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'''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>

'''Registrar Stakeholder Group''' (RrSG) is an [[ICANN]] [[Stakeholder Groups|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>

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 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>[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>

== Membership of RrSG == <!--T:3-->

== 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 $675.<ref>[http://icannregistrars.org/membership/ 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 $500.<ref>[http://www.icannregistrars.org/getinvolved/membership.php RrSG Membership]</ref>

== Structure of the RrSG == <!--T:5-->

== 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 name="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>[http://www.rrsg.org/about/ 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>

* '''Executive Committee:''' The Executive Committee or ExComxCo 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 via nomination by the other members and then candidate selection by 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>

* '''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.

* '''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.

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

* '''Support Staff:''' These include the Secretariat,team 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=== <!--T:7-->

===Current Staff===

====Executive Committee====

====Executive Committee====

* [[Michele Neylon]], Chair

* [[Ashley Heineman]] Chair

* [[Graeme Bunton]], Vice Chair  

* [[Owen Smigelski]] Vice Chair, Policy

* [[Darcy Southwell]], Secretary

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

* [[Paul Goldstone]], Treasurer  

* [[Benny Samuelsen]] Treasurer

====ICANN Representatives==== <!--T:8-->

====ICANN Representatives====

* [[James Bladel]], GNSO Representative, North America  

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

* [[Jennifer Standiford]], GNSO Representative, North America

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

* [[Volker Greimann]], GNSO Representative, Europe

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

* [[Thomas Barrett]], Nominating Committee Member

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

==Registrar Constituency==

 

==Registrar Constituency== <!--T:10-->

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=== <!--T:11-->

===Registrar Constituency Positions===

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:

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'''

* Supported the adoption of working group model because it promotes a participation from a broader set of constituencies and transfers the policy making work load of the council to the community.

* Supported the adoption of working group model because it promotes a participation from a broader set of constituencies and transfers the policy making work load of the council to the community.

* 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>

* 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>

== References == <!--T:13-->

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