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+# See the OWNERS docs at https://go.k8s.io/owners
+
+approvers:
+  - core-ack-team
+  - service-team
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+# See the OWNERS docs at https://go.k8s.io/owners#owners_aliases
+
+aliases:
+  # Always allow the core ACK maintainers to have access to your repository
+  core-ack-team:
+    - jaypipes
+    - mhausenblas
+    - a-hilaly
+    - RedbackThomson
+    - vijtrip2
+  # TODO: Add your team members to your team controller alias
+  service-team: []
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