"I am able to lend strong support to the governance changes proposed for Nominet. It appears to me that the proposed changes will produce a more agile and public-oriented institution.

I would recommend that after a year's time, that the Board sponsor a public review of Nominet's performance so as to assess how effective these changes have been."

"Afilias would like to welcome Nominet's proposed governance changes, particularly in their aim to produce a more balanced, inclusive and diverse model of representation. Services that are run in the public interest require continuous community feedback and consultations to prevent capture, ensure transparency and bring about better informed decisions. These changes should help meet that high standard."

"The Internet works best when everyone that uses it is able to have their views heard about how it should grow and develop, and to participate in its development. In that respect, I am very much encouraged by Nominet’s proposal to include a public purpose commitment into its founding documents.  The Internet Society would particularly like to support the proposal to open up Nominet’s decision-making processes to many more stakeholders.  The Internet Society and Nominet have a long history of collaboration.  We are happy to support Nominet's efforts as they work to ensure that the voice of the ordinary Internet user can be heard now and into the future."

"I am very pleased to see one of the Internet’s largest and best established registries proposing changes to its structure that will not only strengthen it as an organization but also benefit the broader ecosystem of online users.  Like ICANN, Nominet clearly recognizes that the work it does has a wider public purpose and that they too can only benefit from being more open and  accountable to the millions of individuals that use their services every day. I wish Nominet every success in pursuing these crucial changes."