diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/major_release.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/major_release.md
index fcd922f..46a1b91 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/major_release.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/major_release.md
@@ -65,16 +65,13 @@ Lead:
 ### CC
 <!-- List the stakeholders who should be informed of the proposal. -->
 - @cmbengue-ec-intl
-- @ECIMingee
-- @Azendae-Popo
 
 ### Key Results and Deliverables
 <!-- In each issue within the scope of work, state the user stories and chart the atomistic tasks to accomplish them. -->
 
-```[tasklist]
 ### ScopeofWork vX.Y.0
+
 - [ ] ScopeofWork vX.Y.0 Development
 - [ ] ScopeofWork vX.Y.0 Research
 - [ ] ScopeofWork vX.Y.0 Operations
 - [ ] ScopeofWork vX.Y.0 QA/QC/QE
-```
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/minor_release.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/minor_release.md
index c7e78a5..8374801 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/minor_release.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/minor_release.md
@@ -65,28 +65,16 @@ Lead:
 ### CC
 <!-- List the stakeholders who should be informed of the proposal. -->
 - @cmbengue-ec-intl
-- @ECImingee
-- @Azendae-Popo
 
 ### Key Results and Deliverables
 <!-- State the user story and chart the atomistic tasks to accomplish them. -->
 
-```[tasklist]
 ### Preliminary/Interface Tasks
-```
 
-```[tasklist]
 ### Research Tasks
-```
 
-```[tasklist]
 ### Development Tasks
-```
 
-```[tasklist]
 ### Quality Tasks
-```
 
-```[tasklist]
 ### Operations/Maintenance Tasks
-```
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ordinary_task.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ordinary_task.md
index ca69930..11e7e31 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ordinary_task.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ordinary_task.md
@@ -10,9 +10,16 @@ title: Ordinary Task
     What benefits does it bring?
 -->
 
-```[tasklist]
 ### Ordinary Task
-```
+<!-- Describe the task in detail.
+    What is the task?
+    What are the requirements?
+    What are the constraints?
+    What are the quality criteria?
+    What are the acceptance criteria?
+-->
+- [ ] Task 1
+
 <!-- List the required tasks.
     N.B. No sub-issues are allowed.
 -->