<!--IssueSummary start--> <details> <summary> Everyone can contribute. [Help move this issue forward](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/developer-relations/contributor-success/community-contributors-workflows/#contributor-links) while earning points, leveling up and collecting rewards. </summary> - [Close this issue](https://contributors.gitlab.com/manage-issue?action=close&projectId=278964&issueIid=357890) </details> <!--IssueSummary end--> ### Problem to solve With approval rules moving as part of source code rules https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/6351, the [MVC proposal](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/351468) included the ability add an approvals for code owners. With code owner being such an important feature there may be opportunities to improve the visibility and relationship with approval rules and/or protected branches? **Possible design**  ### Proposal Improve the Code owners visibility