diff --git a/doc/github.md b/doc/github.md
index 6d34059..198ade3 100644
--- a/doc/github.md
+++ b/doc/github.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ There are many repositories, but these are some of the most important ones.
 
 The Nix package collection and NixOS.
 
-Currently there is an interim process for managing commit access, which is done by the Nixpkgs committer delegation team, whose processes are described [here](./nixpkgs-committers.md) and consists of these people:
+Currently there is an interim process for managing commit access, which is done by the Nixpkgs committer admins, whose processes are described [here](./nixpkgs-committers.md) and consists of these people:
 - @Mic92
 - @NickCao
 - @jtojnar
diff --git a/doc/nixpkgs-committers.md b/doc/nixpkgs-committers.md
index 2638bcb..04b2065 100644
--- a/doc/nixpkgs-committers.md
+++ b/doc/nixpkgs-committers.md
@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
 # Nixpkgs committers
 
 There are over 200 Nixpkgs committers with access to merge any PR.
-To become a Nixpkgs committer, you can apply [in this issue](https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/issues/321665).
 
-The [Nixpkgs committer delegation team](./github.md#nixpkgs) is given the responsibility and authority of changing the list of [Nixpkgs committers](https://github.com/orgs/NixOS/teams/nixpkgs-committers).
+To become a Nixpkgs committer, you can apply by creating an issue [here](https://github.com/Mic92/nixpkgs-committers/issues/new/choose). (TODO: move this repository)
+Committers should have their GitHub name/ID in the [maintainer-list](https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/blob/master/maintainers/maintainer-list.nix).
+This allows us to keep track of committers even if usernames are changed or accounts are deleted.
+
+The [Nixpkgs committer admins](./github.md#nixpkgs) is given the responsibility and authority of changing the list of [Nixpkgs committers](https://github.com/orgs/NixOS/teams/nixpkgs-committers).
+
+## Rules for changing the process for managing nixpkgs committer access
 
-## Process
 - The process must be publicly documented (this document)
-- Any change to the process must be unanimously agreed upon by all delegation team members
-- Any change in the list of committers must be publicly documented and agreed upon by all delegation team members
+- Any change to the process must be unanimously agreed upon by all Nixpkgs committer admins.
+- Any change in the list of committers must be publicly documented and agreed upon by all Nixpkgs committer admins.