During December 2024, Balanaga focused on governance improvements for the tathagatasrimani/codesign repository by realigning code ownership to enhance accountability and streamline maintenance. He updated the CODEOWNERS file using Git and YAML, formally transferring review and maintenance responsibilities from one team member to another. This change clarified the review process, reduced ambiguity in code triage, and established a more efficient workflow for future development. While no user-facing features or bug fixes were released during this period, Balanaga’s work laid the groundwork for improved repository management and set up the team for more effective collaboration and code quality assurance going forward.