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@@ -151,11 +151,9 @@ Provide a summary of the nominee's contributions. For example:
 Mention @nodejs/collaborators in the issue to notify other collaborators about
 the nomination.
 
-The nomination passes if no collaborators oppose it after one week. Otherwise,
-the nomination fails.
-Maintaining the list of collaborators is a key reponsibility
-of the [Node.js TSC](https://github.com/nodejs/TSC/blob/main/TSC-Charter.md#section-4-responsibilities-of-the-tsc),
-and as a result the TSC can decide to override the opposition under exceptional circumstances, through consensus or voting.
+The nomination passes if no collaborators oppose it after one week. In the case of an
+objection, the TSC is responsible for working with the individuals involved and finding
+a resolution.
 
 There are steps a nominator can take in advance to make a nomination as
 frictionless as possible. To request feedback from other collaborators in