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[Governance] Define canonical instruction reference policy (.github/instructions vs instructions) #422
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Establish one explicit rule for when governance docs must reference repo-local instruction paths under .github/instructions versus portable instruction paths under top-level instructions.
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- Document the policy in one canonical location.
- Update AGENTS.md and docs/AUTOMATION_GOVERNANCE.md to align with that policy.
- Add examples for maintainers to avoid future drift.
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- Policy exists and is easy to find.
- Cross-references in AGENTS.md and governance docs are aligned.
- No contradictory guidance remains in audited governance files.
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linear-code commentedon May 27, 2026
LS-715
ashleyshaw commentedon May 27, 2026
Triage complete: moved to
status:readyand assigned to @ashleyshaw.\n\nDependency order agreed for execution: #422 -> #423 -> #424.\n- #422 defines canonical reference policy first (single source of truth + examples).\n- #423 implements the governance revision log process based on #422 policy.\n- #424 performs stale-link/path sweep after #422/#423 wording lands.