diff --git a/Help/dev/maint.rst b/Help/dev/maint.rst
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@@ -8,6 +8,13 @@ See documentation on `CMake Development`_ for more information.
 
 .. contents:: Maintainer Processes:
 
+Governance
+==========
+
+CMake has no formal governance body.  Maintainers expect one another to
+cooperate constructively and make decisions in good faith.  In cases of
+disagreement, the chief maintainer retains final authority.
+
 Review a Merge Request
 ======================