Update Governance and Code of Conduct verbiage. (hyperledger#120)

The old governance doc does not apply to the Hyperledger project, so it is deleted. Added a note that there is also a HLP code of conduct that also applies. Signed-off-by: Danno Ferrin <[email protected]> Signed-off-by: edwardmack <[email protected]>
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 This project and everyone participating in it is governed by the [Besu Code of Conduct](CODE-OF-CONDUCT.md).
 By participating, you are expected to uphold this code. Please report unacceptable behavior to [[email protected]].
 
+The [Hyperledger Code of Conduct](https://wiki.hyperledger.org/community/hyperledger-project-code-of-conduct) 
+also applies to participants in this project.
+
+## Governance
+
+Hyperledger Besu is managed under an open governance model as described in the [HyperLedger 
+charter](https://www.hyperledger.org/about/charter). Hyperledger Besu is lead by a set of [maintainers](MAINTAINERS.md).
+
 ## I just have a quick question
 
 > **Note:** Please don't file an issue to ask a question.  You'll get faster results by using the resources below.

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