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+# Interop Team Charter
+
+The Interop Team exists to make the web more interoperable in key areas, prioritized by web developer and user needs.
+
+TODO: Why this is important, background with MDN DNA etc.
+
+## Scope
+
+TODO: Roughly, improving the interoperability of any "observable" web platform behavior.
+
+TODO: Not writing specs as part of this team, but can work within regular working groups to get stuff done as necessary.
+
+## Governance
+
+TODO: definition of consensus
+
+Substantive changes to this charter are done via the [web-platform-tests RFC process](https://github.com/web-platform-tests/rfcs).
+
+## Supporters
+
+The following is a running list of organizations, and individuals outside of organizations, that make up the Interop Team. If you or your organization wish to be listed, please send a PR to add the new entry. This list is in alphabetical order.
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+TODO: insert here and delete supporters.md