diff --git a/reference/charter.rst b/reference/charter.rst
index b8bb2f5f3..9479ef3ab 100644
--- a/reference/charter.rst
+++ b/reference/charter.rst
@@ -69,6 +69,9 @@ chair is responsible for being ready to step in and fulfill the
 responsibilities of the TC chair when the elected chair is not
 available.
 
+The current TC chair is in charge of the next TC chair election, and
+stays in charge of TC chair duties until the next TC chair is elected.
+
 Meeting
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