docs: Clarify Technical Council election process and update markdown formatting in various .github files.

Author: amithanda

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 ## Category (Required)
 
-*Please select one or more categories that apply to this change.*
+_Please select one or more categories that apply to this change._
 
 - [ ] **Core Protocol**: Changes to the base communication layer, global context, or breaking refactors. (Requires Technical Council approval)
 - [ ] **Governance/Contributing**: Updates to GOVERNANCE.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, or CODEOWNERS. (Requires Governance Council approval)
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 - [ ] **UCP Schema**: Changes to the `ucp-schema` tool (resolver, linter, validator). (Requires Maintainer approval)
 - [ ] **Community Health (.github)**: Updates to templates, workflows, or org-level configs. (Requires DevOps Maintainer approval)
 
-
 ## Related Issues
 
 <!-- Link to any related issues here. e.g., "Fixes #123" -->

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

@@ -30,24 +30,24 @@ race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
 Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment
 include:
 
-* Using welcoming and inclusive language
-* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
-* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
-* Focusing on what is best for the community
-* Showing empathy towards other community members
+- Using welcoming and inclusive language
+- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+- Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+- Focusing on what is best for the community
+- Showing empathy towards other community members
 
 Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
 
-* The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
-    advances
-* Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
-* Public or private harassment
-* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
-    address, without explicit permission
-* Disrespecting the community's time by sending spam or other unsolicited
-    commercial messages
-* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
-    professional setting
+- The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+  advances
+- Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+- Public or private harassment
+- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+  address, without explicit permission
+- Disrespecting the community's time by sending spam or other unsolicited
+  commercial messages
+- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
 
 ## Our Responsibilities
 

GOVERNANCE.md

@@ -60,9 +60,9 @@
 - Includes 8 core members, 4 from each founding organization (Google &
   Shopify), each with 1 vote (total 8 votes).
 - Includes 4 members from any org, each with 1 vote (total 4 votes), elected
-  by the TC every 6 months, based on their technical contributions towards the
-  protocol. Members can be re-elected any number of times. See
-  [TC_ELECTIONS.md](TC_ELECTIONS.md) for more details.
+  by the founding members of the TC every 6 months, based on their technical
+  contributions towards the protocol. Members can be re-elected any number of
+  times. See [TC_ELECTIONS.md](TC_ELECTIONS.md) for more details.
 - Decisions are made with a majority vote.
 - Any TC member may request a review from the Governing Council at any time
   for any additional inputs.