diff --git a/.mlc_config.json b/.mlc_config.json
index 310ffcb..f938212 100644
--- a/.mlc_config.json
+++ b/.mlc_config.json
@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@
       "pattern": "^TRADEMARKS",
       "replacement": "{{BASEURL}}/TRADEMARKS"
     },
+    {
+      "pattern": "^CONTRIBUTING",
+      "replacement": "{{BASEURL}}/CONTRIBUTING"
+    },
     {
       "pattern": "^/",
       "replacement": "{{BASEURL}}/"
diff --git a/bylaws/2-cf-membership.md b/bylaws/2-cf-membership.md
index 674b054..b59051d 100644
--- a/bylaws/2-cf-membership.md
+++ b/bylaws/2-cf-membership.md
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Each CF project is represented by a nominated **Project Leader**.
 
 **Code Owners:** The `CODEOWNERS` file in a GitHub project organization's repository specifies individuals responsible for code in a repository.  Nominated Project Leaders should be listed in their project's CODEOWNERS file. The CF wants to ensure that individuals representing the project on the EGC have a demonstrable commitment to that project's ongoing health and success.
 
-For more details, see [About Code Owners](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners).
+For more details, see [About Code Owners (GitHub)](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners) or [Code Owners (GitLab)](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/codeowners/)
 
 ## General Members
 
diff --git a/templates/CONTRIBUTING.md b/templates/CONTRIBUTING.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 5a984f7..0000000
--- a/templates/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
----
-status: template-draft
-instructions: remove YAML front-matter when final
----
diff --git a/templates/GOVERNANCE.md b/templates/GOVERNANCE.md
index b1452f2..fdaa3e2 100644
--- a/templates/GOVERNANCE.md
+++ b/templates/GOVERNANCE.md
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ instructions: Replace [Project Name], update Contact information, delete YAML fr
 This document outlines the governance model for [Project Name].
 This governance model is designed to uphold the principles of transparency, open collaboration, and community involvement.
 
-[cfc]: ../GOVERNANCE.md#commonhaus-council "Commonhaus Foundation Council - TODO: full path"
-[cdm]: ../GOVERNANCE.md#decision-making-and-voting "Commonhaus decision making - TODO: full path"
+[cfc]: https://www.commonhaus.org/bylaws/cf-council.html
+[cdm]: https://www.commonhaus.org/bylaws/decision-making.html
 
 ## Table of Contents
 
diff --git a/templates/README.md b/templates/README.md
index 6ba1586..f9982d5 100644
--- a/templates/README.md
+++ b/templates/README.md
@@ -8,5 +8,12 @@ We don't want project on-boarding to be a burden.
 The files in this folder are our recommendations for what CF projects should define.
 
 - [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
-- [Contribution guide](CONTRIBUTING.md)
-- [Governance](GOVERNANCE.md)
\ No newline at end of file
+- [Governance](GOVERNANCE.md)
+
+## Other files
+
+- **CONTRIBUTING.md** to explain how to make successful contributions (be real).
+- **CODEOWNERS** to define individuals or teams that are responsible for code in a repository
+  - [About Code Owners (GitHub)](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners). 
+  - [Code Owners (GitLab)](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/codeowners/)
+