diff --git a/doc/source/code-and-documentation/index.rst b/doc/source/code-and-documentation/index.rst
index 22c85f4..9b3f072 100644
--- a/doc/source/code-and-documentation/index.rst
+++ b/doc/source/code-and-documentation/index.rst
@@ -13,3 +13,4 @@ Code & Documentation Contributor Guide
    /code-and-documentation/using-gerrit
    /common/task-tracking
    /common/i18n
+   /common/governance
diff --git a/doc/source/common/accounts.rst b/doc/source/common/accounts.rst
index c8edb01..bf713d9 100644
--- a/doc/source/common/accounts.rst
+++ b/doc/source/common/accounts.rst
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 Account Setup
 #############
 
+.. _foundation account:
+
 Setup Your OpenStack Foundation Account
 =======================================
 
diff --git a/doc/source/common/governance.rst b/doc/source/common/governance.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a5cd5f8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/doc/source/common/governance.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+####################
+OpenStack Governance
+####################
+
+The OpenStack community has a few different systems for `governance
+<https://governance.openstack.org/>_`, leadership, and community participation.
+Each operates in a different sector of the community but being aware of each of
+them is useful.
+
+Governance
+==========
+
+Foundation Board of Directors
+-----------------------------
+
+The OpenStack Foundation is a non-profit "whose purpose is to develop, support,
+protect, and promote" OpenStack. It has a set of `bylaws
+<https://www.openstack.org/legal/bylaws-of-the-openstack-foundation/>`_ and a
+board of directors. The Foundation has three types of members, defined by the
+bylaws. Each of the types—Platinum, Gold and Individual—are represented on a
+Board of Directors. Currently there are 24 directors, eight of each type.
+
+Individual members of the foundation vote once a year (usually near the start
+of the calendar year) for the individual directors. Individuals who wish to
+join the Foundation can learn more at :ref:`foundation account`.
+
+Technical Committee
+-------------------
+
+The `OpenStack Technical Committee <https://governance.openstack.org/tc/>`_
+(TC) provides governance and technical oversight of the open development of
+OpenStack. They validate projects applying to be part of the official
+OpenStack project and provide an ultimate appeals board for technical
+decisions. The `Technical Committee Charter
+<https://governance.openstack.org/tc/reference/charter.html>`_ describes the TC
+in more detail.
+
+The 13 Members of the TC are elected for one year terms, six at one election,
+seven at another election six months later. They are elected by `Active
+Technical Contributors
+<https://governance.openstack.org/tc/reference/charter.html#voters-for-tc-seats-atc>`_
+(ATC): Individual Members of the Foundation who have contributed to any of the
+Official OpenStack Project Teams.
+
+User Committee
+--------------
+
+The `OpenStack User Committee <https://governance.openstack.org/uc/>`_ (UC)
+serves the users of OpenStack, representing them to the rest of the OpenStack
+community. The `User Committee Charter
+<https://governance.openstack.org/uc/reference/charter.html>`_ describes the UC
+in more detail.
+
+The 5 members of the UC are elected to one year terms, three at one election,
+two at another election six months later. They are elected by `Active User
+Contributors
+<https://governance.openstack.org/uc/reference/charter.html#active-user-contributors-auc>`_
+(AUC): community members who have engaged in at least one of several community
+functions.
+
+Other Leadership
+================
+
+Project Team Leads
+------------------
+
+Official project teams within OpenStack have a `Project Team Lead
+<https://governance.openstack.org/tc/reference/charter.html#project-team-leads>`_
+(PTL). These individuals coordinate the day to day operation of the project,
+resolve technical disputes within the project, and operate as the spokesperson
+and ambassador for the project.
+
+Project Team Leads are `elected
+<https://governance.openstack.org/tc/reference/charter.html#election-for-ptl-seats>`_
+for each release cycle by Active Project Contributors: individuals who have
+contributed to the project in the last two release cycles.
+
+Special Interest Groups
+-----------------------
+
+OpenStack `Special Interest Groups <https://governance.openstack.org/sigs/>`_
+are working groups that operate within the entire OpenStack community to
+address interests and concerns of all participants with a shared interest.
diff --git a/doc/source/operators/index.rst b/doc/source/operators/index.rst
index e9ac79e..087d248 100644
--- a/doc/source/operators/index.rst
+++ b/doc/source/operators/index.rst
@@ -11,3 +11,4 @@ Operators' Contributor Guide
    /common/git
    /common/setup-gerrit
    /operators/participate
+   /common/governance
diff --git a/doc/source/users/index.rst b/doc/source/users/index.rst
index 95d2a1f..9b2b0b6 100644
--- a/doc/source/users/index.rst
+++ b/doc/source/users/index.rst
@@ -10,3 +10,4 @@ Users' Contributor Guide
    /common/accounts
    /common/git
    /common/setup-gerrit
+   /common/governance