Describe the problem and observable result.

• Change:

The linked change directory owns scope, authorization, acceptance, evidence, and residual risk. Reuse it; do not copy its stage status or approval fields here.

• Acceptance evidence covers the current diff, including rendered UI where affected.
• Required checks passed; failures and skipped checks are explained in the record.
• Merge authorization:
• Release authorization:

Drafts may contain proposals or failed verification. Ready PRs require accepted scope and passing verification. CI checks records; it does not grant human approval.