diff --git a/reference/charter.rst b/reference/charter.rst
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--- a/reference/charter.rst
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@@ -62,6 +62,13 @@ decisions taken during those meetings to the Board of Directors and the
 OpenStack community at large. It may be revoked under the conditions described
 in the Foundation bylaws.
 
+The elected TC chair will seek another TC member to volunteer to serve
+as vice chair for the same term. The chair may delegate some regular
+duties to the vice chair. In addition to any delegated tasks, the vice
+chair is responsible for being ready to step in and fulfill the
+responsibilities of the TC chair when the elected chair is not
+available.
+
 Meeting
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