diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/emeritus.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/emeritus.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f8eaf33
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/emeritus.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+name: Change Emeritus Steering Status
+description: Use this form to request moving a member to/from Emeritus Steering status.
+title: '[Emeritus Steering Status]: '
+
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Change Emeritus Steering Status
+
+        Use this form to request moving a member to/from Emeritus Steering status.
+
+        > [!NOTE]
+        > To learn more about Emeritus status, please see [Emeritus Steering in Conda Governance](https://github.com/conda/governance#emeritus-steering).
+
+  - type: input
+    id: username
+    attributes:
+      label: GitHub Username
+      description: The GitHub username of the person to move to/from Emeritus Steering.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: status_change
+    attributes:
+      label: Status Change Type
+      description: Select the type of status change being requested.
+      options:
+        - Steering Concil → Emeritus Steering
+        - Emeritus Steering → Steering Council
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reason
+    attributes:
+      label: Reason for Status Change
+      description: Provide a clear explanation for this status change request.
+    validations:
+      required: true
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_team.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_team.yml
index 0ff4b22..abb8bd3 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_team.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_team.yml
@@ -5,9 +5,13 @@ body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
-        ## Basic Information
+        ## New Sub-team/Project Team
+
+        Use this form to request a new sub-team or project team.
+
         > [!NOTE]
         > To learn more about the different types of teams and their charters, please see [Teams & Roles in Conda Governance](https://github.com/conda/governance#teams--roles).
+
   - type: dropdown
     id: type
     attributes:
@@ -19,6 +23,7 @@ body:
         - Project Team
     validations:
       required: true
+
   - type: input
     id: name
     attributes:
@@ -26,6 +31,7 @@ body:
       description: Provide the name of the new sub-team or project team.
     validations:
       required: true
+
   - type: input
     id: handle
     attributes:
@@ -33,6 +39,7 @@ body:
       description: Provide the handle of the new sub-team or project team.
     validations:
       required: true
+
   - type: textarea
     id: members
     attributes:
@@ -45,16 +52,19 @@ body:
     attributes:
       value: |
         ## Charter and Responsibilities
+
   - type: textarea
     id: charter
     attributes:
       label: Charter
       description: Provide the charter for the new sub-team or project team.
+
   - type: textarea
     id: responsibilities
     attributes:
       label: Responsibilities
       description: Outline the responsibilities and work areas of the new sub-team or project team.
+
   - type: textarea
     id: scope
     attributes:
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/steering.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/steering.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..40713e5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/steering.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+name: Steering Council Nomination
+description: Use this form to nominate yourself or others to the Steering Council.
+title: '[Steering Council Nomination]: '
+
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Steering Council Nomination
+
+        Use this form to nominate a new member to the Steering Council (including self-nominations).
+
+        > [!NOTE]
+        > To learn more about the Steering Council, its membership requirements and responsibilities, please see [Steering Council in Conda Governance](https://github.com/conda/governance#steering-council)/.
+
+  - type: input
+    id: username
+    attributes:
+      label: GitHub Username
+      description: The GitHub username of the person being nominated.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: funder
+    attributes:
+      label: Funder
+      description: The name of the organization or funder that supports the nominee. Review Steering Council's [shared funding membership restrictions](https://github.com/conda/governance#shared-funding-membership-restrictions).
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: qualifications
+    attributes:
+      label: Qualifications & Contributions
+      description: Describe the nominee's contributions to the conda ecosystem and qualifications for the Steering Council.
+    validations:
+      required: true
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a783a56..9345ccd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ We deeply appreciate all good faith contributions.
 
 ## Quick Links
 
+- [Steering Council Nomination](https://github.com/conda/governance/issues/new?template=steering.yml)
+- [Change Emeritus Steering Status](https://github.com/conda/governance/issues/new?template=emeritus.yml)
 - [New Sub-team/Project Team](https://github.com/conda/governance/issues/new?template=new_team.yml)
 
 ## Code of Conduct