diff --git a/README-dev.rst b/README-dev.rst
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--- a/README-dev.rst
+++ b/README-dev.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 Releasing
 =========
 * Run the tests and ensure they all pass
+* If dependencies have changed, make sure ``debian/control``
+  is up to date
 * Update CHANGELOG.rst
 * Update the version in ``cassandra/__init__.py``
 * Commit the changelog and version changes