diff --git a/src/domain/session/rightpanel/MemberDetailsViewModel.js b/src/domain/session/rightpanel/MemberDetailsViewModel.js
index d7b4e366..45f6005e 100644
--- a/src/domain/session/rightpanel/MemberDetailsViewModel.js
+++ b/src/domain/session/rightpanel/MemberDetailsViewModel.js
@@ -50,8 +50,6 @@ export class MemberDetailsViewModel extends ViewModel {
     }
 
     _onPowerLevelsChange() {
-        const powerLevels = this._powerLevelsObservable.get();
-        this._powerLevel = powerLevels.getUserLevel(this._member.userId);
         this.emitChange("role");
     }