diff --git a/salt/cloud/clouds/nova.py b/salt/cloud/clouds/nova.py
index fda1ba6b81..a9dfe5f96b 100644
--- a/salt/cloud/clouds/nova.py
+++ b/salt/cloud/clouds/nova.py
@@ -38,8 +38,6 @@ examples could be set up in the cloud configuration at
 .. code-block:: yaml
 
     my-openstack-config:
-      # The ID of the minion that will execute the salt nova functions
-      auth_minion: myminion
       # The name of the configuration profile to use on said minion
       config_profile: my_openstack_profile