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Statement of commitments
Together we can shape the future of .uk
This statement of commitments outlines the guiding principles that form the basis of the way we would like to work together with our membership and .uk stakeholders to ensure the domain name industry in the UK continues to flourish and remains an example of effective self-regulation.
Together we can secure Nominet for the public purpose
- We hold .uk in trust for the nation
- With our registrars we will serve all UK Internet users equitably and fairly
- We will reinvest Nominet profits for the public purpose and Nominet will remain a non-profit distributing private company
Together we can have strong Nominet governing principles
- We will have an effective and well-balanced Board
- We will treat all members equitably and fairly
- We will adopt transparent and accountable Board procedures
Together we can ensure that Nominet pricing is fair and flexible
- We will ensure no interest group is favoured
- We will engage registrars and stakeholders if we are considering price changes
- We will be responsive to market conditions
Together we can keep membership at the heart of .uk
- We will maintain a responsive and responsible self-regulated domain name industry
- We have a responsibility to reflect the diversity of all .uk stakeholders and put Internet users at the heart of .uk policy
- We believe a member-led Nominet will be best placed to deliver for all .uk stakeholders
Consultation Timetable
From now until 15th December 2009, members to give views on proposals
- Now – 15 December
- Members give views on proposals
- December – January
- Board consider consultation responses & decide changes
- January
- Articles published that incorporate these changes
- February/March
- Voting and EGM
Shaping the future of .uk
We want .uk to continue to flourish, but for that to happen together we need to make changes to the way we operate.
