diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md
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--- a/GOVERNANCE.md
+++ b/GOVERNANCE.md
@@ -70,6 +70,8 @@ The primary job of the meeting manager is to:
 2) ensure that the meeting runs on schedule, and 
 3) ensure equitable participation by all participants.   
 Again, in keeping with power-sharing, the meeting manager position will rotate among the core Maintainers, even junior members.
+We maintain some flexibility in the cadence and structure of meetings, in particular, in periods of low activity, meetings may 
+be skipped or held in a less formal manner.
 
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