diff --git a/doc/project/project_roles.rst b/doc/project/project_roles.rst
index 6389f707c61..cdd64467228 100644
--- a/doc/project/project_roles.rst
+++ b/doc/project/project_roles.rst
@@ -107,7 +107,8 @@ in addition to those listed for Contributors and Collaborators:
 * Right to set the overall architecture of the relevant subsystems or areas
   of involvement.
 * Right to make decisions in the relevant subsystems or areas of involvement,
-  in conjunction with the collaborators.
+  in conjunction with the collaborators and submitters.
+  See :ref:`escalation-process`.
 * Responsibility to convey the direction of the relevant subsystem or areas to
   the TSC
 * Responsibility to ensure all contributions of the project have been reviewed
@@ -341,6 +342,8 @@ Merge Criteria
   :ref:`review_time`). Hotfixes can be merged at any time after CI passes.
 * All required checks are passing
 
+.. _escalation-process:
+
 Escalation Process
 ++++++++++++++++++