The Registrar Stakeholder Group is the main representative body of ICANN accredited domain name registrars and was first recognized by the ICANN Board at its meeting on 27 May 1999 (resolution 99.31). The group participates in the ICANN policy-making process and serves as the voice of registrars within the ICANN process.
The Registrar Stakeholder Group is part of the Generic Names Support Organization (GNSO), the primary policy-making body within ICANN. The Registrar Stakeholder Group elects three representatives to the GNSO council. They are tasked with putting forward the registrars’ points of view and voting on policy matters, plus one individual to serve on the Nominating Committee.
– Members, consisting of ICANN Accredited Registrars that have met requirements and paid membership fees.
– Executive Committee, including a Chair, Vice-Chair of Policy, Vice-Chair of Technical Operations, Secretary, and Treasurer.
– GNSO Council Members, elected by the Registrar Stakeholder Group to represent three different geographical regions
– Nominating Committee Member elected by the Registrar Stakeholder Group to serve on NomCom.
– Support Staff, including a Secretariat, Legal Advocate, and Website Administrator.