During December 2025, work focused on improving governance for the dfinity/new-motoko-base repository by updating the CODEOWNERS file to reassign ownership of language contributions. This plaintext change clarified team responsibilities, aligning repository management with evolving project priorities and supporting more efficient code reviews. The update did not involve code or bug fixes but addressed maintainability and onboarding by establishing clear accountability for language development. Emphasizing repository management and team management skills, the adjustment enhanced auditability and collaboration for future contributors. The approach ensured the repository could better scale language initiatives while maintaining integrity and supporting transparent development processes.