diff --git a/governance/tech-lead-transition.md b/governance/tech-lead-transition.md
index 5312d7171..087825f19 100644
--- a/governance/tech-lead-transition.md
+++ b/governance/tech-lead-transition.md
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ For nomination process please refer to [tech-lead-proposal-process](./tech-lead-
   * [ ] #tag-security-chairs-and-tech-leads channel - add new TL(s)
   * [ ] tag-leadership mailing list - add new TL(s)
   * [ ] add TL to chairs/leads meeting
-  * [ ] add TL to [github team](https://github.com/orgs/cncf/teams/tag-security/)
   * [ ] tag-security repo PR:
     * [ ] Update codeowners, github settings, README (TOC Liaisons and chairs
       have admin access, tech leads have push access).