diff --git a/COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md b/COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md
index 0c03e89a077252..1315e4a265527c 100644
--- a/COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md
+++ b/COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md
@@ -112,10 +112,11 @@ comment that explains why the PR does not require a CI run.
 
 ### Code Reviews
 
-All pull requests must be reviewed and accepted by a Collaborator with
-sufficient expertise who is able to take full responsibility for the
-change. In the case of pull requests proposed by an existing
-Collaborator, an additional Collaborator is required for sign-off.
+At least two Collaborators must approve a pull request before the pull request
+lands. (One Collaborator approval is enough if the pull request has been open
+for more than 7 days.) Approving a pull request indicates that the Collaborator
+accepts responsibility for the change. Approval must be from Collaborators who
+are not authors of the change.
 
 In some cases, it may be necessary to summon a GitHub team to a pull request for
 review by @-mention.
diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md
index 83d4d9b50a7abe..40ef6e7bbe5fcb 100644
--- a/GOVERNANCE.md
+++ b/GOVERNANCE.md
@@ -32,11 +32,13 @@ Their privileges include but are not limited to:
 Modifications of the contents of the nodejs/node repository are made on
 a collaborative basis. Anybody with a GitHub account may propose a
 modification via pull request and it will be considered by the project
-Collaborators. All pull requests must be reviewed and accepted by a
-Collaborator with sufficient expertise who is able to take full
-responsibility for the change. In the case of pull requests proposed
-by an existing Collaborator, an additional Collaborator is required
-for sign-off.
+Collaborators.
+
+At least two Collaborators must approve a pull request before the pull request
+lands. (One Collaborator approval is enough if the pull request has been open
+for more than 7 days.) Approving a pull request indicates that the Collaborator
+accepts responsibility for the change. Approval must be from Collaborators who
+are not authors of the change.
 
 If one or more Collaborators oppose a proposed change, then the change cannot
 be accepted unless: