diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
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+# Require admin approval to modify all files in the root of the repository
+# This includes setup.py, the README, and the CODEOWNERS file itself!
+/* @mosaicml/composer-team-admins
+
+# Require admin approval to change the CI build configuration
+# All CI Changes should be reviewed for security
+/.ci/ @mosaicml/composer-team-admins
+/.github/ @mosaicml/composer-team-admins
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