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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Proposals not adhering to said principles shall not be considered for consensus.
 
 ### Follow Layer-Based Architecture
 
-The six-layer model (Guidance, Controls, Policy, Evaluation, Enforcement, Audit) provides a clear structure for organizing compliance activities. Changes respect this architectural model and relationships between layers.
+The Gemara Model provides a clear structure for organizing compliance activities. Schema and documentation changes respect this model and relationships between layers.
 
 ### Ensure Engineering-Centric Design
 
@@ -100,4 +100,4 @@ This document was adapted from the Security Baseline Governance [documentation](
 [MAINTAINERS.md]: ./MAINTAINERS.md
 [maintainer consensus]: #maintainer-consensus
 [Sponsoring Committee]: #sponsoring-committees
-[Guiding Governance Principles]: #guiding-governance-principles
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+[Guiding Governance Principles]: #guiding-governance-principles