diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index bc96c959330c797648434e970e0bfef424721428..0df03904ecf77988ccf1dd9c743ecdb7f81fec36 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ template. The merge request will then be discussed by the community and the core
 OTB team.
 
 * Merge requests can not be merged until all discussions have been resolved (this is enforced by GitLab)
-* Merge requests **must receive at least 2 positives votes from PSC members** before being merged
+* Merge requests **must receive at least 2 positives votes from core developers** (members of Main Repositories group in Gitlab with at least "Developer" level; this includes PSC members) before being merged
 * The merger is responsible for checking that the branch is up-to-date with develop
 * Merge requests can be merged by anyone (not just PSC or RM) with push access to develop
 * Merge requests can be merged once the dashboard is proven green for this branch
diff --git a/PSC.md b/PSC.md
index c798cec66eaa4a3b3f4538861ed26ea12560c139..cb617baf96310af46eac6aea61c5d453939b1ae7 100644
--- a/PSC.md
+++ b/PSC.md
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ decision-making, or in case of disputes over voting.
 
 A vote of the PSC is required in the following cases:
 
-1.  Merge Request
+1.  Some Merge Request (see below)
 2.  Addition or removal of PSC members (including the selection of a new
     Chair)
 3.  Release process
@@ -134,22 +134,23 @@ In addition, a vote can be summoned for:
 
 #### Merge Request
 
-A Merge Request describes a change in Orfeo ToolBox code, API,
-infrastructure or processes that need to be submitted to the PSC vote:
+All changes in Orfeo ToolBox (code, API, infrastructure or processes) must be 
+handle with a Merge Request :
 
 -   Anything that could cause backward compatibility issues,
 -   Adding substantial amounts of new code,
 -   Changing inter-subsystem APIs, or objects,
+-   Any change in the code or in the documentation.
 
-It should describe :
+Merge Request can implement an issue in GitLab. 
 
-1.  What changes will be made and why they will make a better Orfeo
-    ToolBox
-2.  When will those changes be available (target release or date)
-3.  Who will be developing the proposed changes
+Merge Requests must be provided to a git hosted platform (GitLab, GitHub, etc.). 
+Merge request can be discussed on the developer list or directly on GitLab.
 
-Those elements can be provided in an email to the developer list or on a
-git hosted platform (GitLab, GitHub, etc.).
+Votes are necessary to accept Merge Request : 
+-   Core developers ('Master' members in Gitlab ; it includes PSC members) can vote
+-   At least two +1 are necessary
+-   PSC members have veto
 
 #### Add or remove PSC members