diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/amendment-proposal.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/amendment-proposal.yml
index 00b6898..1fa9b69 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/amendment-proposal.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/amendment-proposal.yml
@@ -1,55 +1,36 @@
 name: Proposal for an Amendment
-description: Proposal for amendments to WMO publications that may be submitted for WMO approval with the standard or fast-track procedure.
+description: Proposal for amendments to WMO Manual on Codes (WMO-No.306), vI.2 that may be submitted for WMO approval with the standard or fast-track approval procedure.
 title: "[Enter table name, number and a very brief description of change]"
 body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      value: The content in this issue, excluding the initial request, will be kept up to date during the drafting of the proposal. Please pay attention to accuracy, spelling and grammar as it may be referenced in an official document for WMO adoption. 
-  - type: textarea
+      value: The content in this issue will be kept up to date during the drafting of the proposal. Please pay attention to accuracy, spelling and grammar as it may be referenced.
+  - type: textarea  
     id: introduction
     attributes:
       label: Introduction
-      description: Brief overview description of the amendment(s) requested. Include as much relevant information possible, such as rationale, purpose, and implementation plans. *This field should only be edited by the requestor.*
-      placeholder: Enter summary of request for amendment(s).
+      description: Overview description of the amendment(s). Include as much relevant information possible, such as rationale, purpose, and implementation plans. 
     validations:
       required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: amendment-details
     attributes:
       label: Amendment details 
-      description: Full description of exact changes proposed. This content may evolve as decisions are finalized.
-      placeholder: Enter details of amendments requested. Convert CSV to Markdown at https://www.convertcsv.com/csv-to-markdown.htm
+      description: Tables of the exact changes proposed with minimal descriptive information. This content may evolve as the proposal is finalized. Convert CSV to Markdown at https://www.convertcsv.com/csv-to-markdown.htm
     validations:
       required: true
-  - type: textarea
-    attributes:
-      label: Comments
-      description: Other information that may be informative and relevant.
   - type: textarea
     id: requestor
     attributes:
       label: Requestor(s)
-      description: Name of individuals, groups, or organizations that are requesting the amendment. Include relevant affiliations, if applicable.
-      placeholder: Enter requestor details.
-      value: "Enter list of requestors."
+      description: Individuals, groups, or organizations that are requesting the amendment. Include relevant affiliations and GitHub user names, as applicable.
     validations:
       required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: stakeholder
     attributes:
       label: Stakeholder(s)
-      description: Name of individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest or may be impacted by the amendment. Include relevant affiliations, if applicable.
-      placeholder: Enter stakeholder details.
-      value: "Enter list of stakeholder(s)."
-  - type: textarea
-    id: publication
-    attributes:
-      label: Publication(s)
-      description: Publication title, WMO number, relevant volume, part, section, regulation, provision, paragraph or other such subdivisions of the publication to which the amendment applies.
-      placeholder: Enter publication name and location of amendment in the publication.
-      value: "Example: Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306), Volume I.2, Common Code Table C-4"
-    validations:
-      required: true
+      description: Individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest or may be impacted by the amendment. Include relevant affiliations and GitHub user names, as applicable.
   - type: dropdown
     attributes:
       label: Expected impact of change
@@ -60,14 +41,15 @@ body:
         - "MEDIUM"
         - "HIGH"
   - type: textarea
-    id: collaborators
+    id: consultations
+    attributes:
+      label: Consultations
+      description: Individuals, groups,or organizations that are consulted. Also cite publications or other documents as references. Include relevant affiliations, GitHub user names, and URLS as applicable.
+  - type: textarea
     attributes:
-      label: Collaborators
-      description: Names of groups or individuals (and affiliation) that were consulted during, or assisted with, the drafting of the proposal.
-      placeholder: Enter collaborator details.
+      label: Data exchange plans
+      description: Describe plans for data exchange associated with the proposal. For example, identify relevant datasets, WMO systems (WIGOS, WIS2, WIPPS), timelines, etc. 
   - type: textarea
-    id: references
     attributes:
-      label: References
-      description: Other publications, websites or resources that were reviewed during the drafting of the proposal.
-      placeholder: Enter references reviewed. 
+      label: Comments
+      description: Other information that may be informative and relevant.