diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 4d9ae2f..408971f 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -1,51 +1,14 @@
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
-# Dependabot configuration for RSR-compliant repositories
-# Covers common ecosystems - remove unused ones for your project
-
 version: 2
 updates:
-  # GitHub Actions - always include
-  - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
-    directory: "/"
-    schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
-    groups:
-      actions:
-        patterns:
-          - "*"
-
-  # Rust/Cargo
-  - package-ecosystem: "cargo"
-    directory: "/"
-    schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
-    # `open-pull-requests-limit: 0` suppresses routine version-update PRs
-    # while leaving Dependabot SECURITY PRs flowing. The previous
-    # `ignore: "*" patch` rule also silenced security PRs under GitHub\'s
-    # current Dependabot behaviour. See rsr-template-repo commit 78b050e
-    # and 007-lang/audits/audit-dependabot-automation-gap-2026-04-17.md.
-    open-pull-requests-limit: 0
-
-  # Elixir/Mix
-  - package-ecosystem: "mix"
-    directory: "/"
-    schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
-
-  # Node.js/npm
-  - package-ecosystem: "npm"
-    directory: "/"
-    schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
-
-  # Python/pip
-  - package-ecosystem: "pip"
-    directory: "/"
-    schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
-
-  # Nix flakes
-  - package-ecosystem: "nix"
-    directory: "/"
-    schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
+- package-ecosystem: github-actions
+  directory: /
+  schedule:
+    interval: weekly
+  groups:
+    actions:
+      patterns:
+      - '*'
+- package-ecosystem: npm
+  directory: /
+  schedule:
+    interval: weekly
diff --git a/.github/workflows/hypatia-scan.yml b/.github/workflows/hypatia-scan.yml
index 013c95a..db7320f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/hypatia-scan.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/hypatia-scan.yml
@@ -26,5 +26,5 @@ permissions:
 
 jobs:
   hypatia:
-    uses: hyperpolymath/standards/.github/workflows/hypatia-scan-reusable.yml@81dbf2dd854b1444fd6236fa2352474383b2c2b9
+    uses: hyperpolymath/standards/.github/workflows/hypatia-scan-reusable.yml@7fdc2705df74b4e352d2a1cde3e87a5923fdf329
     secrets: inherit
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.adoc
similarity index 100%
rename from GOVERNANCE.md
rename to GOVERNANCE.adoc
diff --git a/MAINTAINERS b/MAINTAINERS
deleted file mode 100644
index 37f6411..0000000
--- a/MAINTAINERS
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,43 +0,0 @@
-# Maintainers
-
-This file lists the current maintainers of this project.
-
-## Active Maintainers
-
-| Name | GitHub | Role | Since |
-|------|--------|------|-------|
-| Metadatastician | @metadatastician | Primary | Project Start |
-
-## Emeritus Maintainers
-
-None at this time.
-
-## Becoming a Maintainer
-
-To become a maintainer:
-
-1. Demonstrate consistent, high-quality contributions
-2. Show understanding of the project's goals and architecture
-3. Be active in code reviews and community discussions
-4. Be nominated by an existing maintainer
-5. Be approved by consensus of existing maintainers
-
-## Maintainer Responsibilities
-
-- Reviewing and merging pull requests
-- Managing releases
-- Triaging issues
-- Enforcing code standards
-- Mentoring new contributors
-- Participating in decision-making
-
-## Maintainer Expectations
-
-- Respond to issues and PRs in a timely manner
-- Follow the code of conduct
-- Be transparent in decision-making
-- Communicate clearly and respectfully
-
----
-
-*Last updated: 2026-07-18*
diff --git a/MAINTAINERS.md b/MAINTAINERS.adoc
similarity index 100%
rename from MAINTAINERS.md
rename to MAINTAINERS.adoc
diff --git a/scripts/validate-docs.sh b/scripts/validate-docs.sh
index 665a8c3..a875872 100755
--- a/scripts/validate-docs.sh
+++ b/scripts/validate-docs.sh
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ required=(
   SECURITY.md
   CONTRIBUTING.md
   CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
-  MAINTAINERS.md
+  MAINTAINERS.adoc
   GOVERNANCE.adoc
   CHANGELOG.md
 )
@@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ if [[ "$missing" -ne 0 ]]; then
   exit 1
 fi
 
-if grep -R -nE "\b(TODO|TBD|To be added)\b" README.adoc CONTRIBUTING.md GOVERNANCE.adoc MAINTAINERS.md SECURITY.md CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md CHANGELOG.md >/dev/null; then
+if grep -R -nE "\b(TODO|TBD|To be added)\b" README.adoc CONTRIBUTING.md GOVERNANCE.adoc MAINTAINERS.adoc SECURITY.md CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md CHANGELOG.md >/dev/null; then
   echo "placeholder content detected (TODO/TBD/To be added)." >&2
-  grep -R -nE "\b(TODO|TBD|To be added)\b" README.adoc CONTRIBUTING.md GOVERNANCE.adoc MAINTAINERS.md SECURITY.md CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md CHANGELOG.md || true
+  grep -R -nE "\b(TODO|TBD|To be added)\b" README.adoc CONTRIBUTING.md GOVERNANCE.adoc MAINTAINERS.adoc SECURITY.md CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md CHANGELOG.md || true
   exit 1
 fi