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@@ -1,43 +1,10 @@
-# Pull Request
+_What issues does this PR close?_
 
-_Briefly describe WHAT your PR changes, which features it adds/modifies._
 
-## How Has This Been Tested?
-
-Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce. Please also list any relevant details for your test configuration
-
--   Test A
--   Test B
--   ...
-
-**Test Configuration**:
-
--   Firmware version:
--   Hardware:
--   Toolchain:
--   SDK:
-
-## Linked Issue(s)
-
-_Use keywords to automate: https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword_
-
--   fixes # (issue)
--   closes # (issue)
--   ...
-
-## PR is blocked by
-
--   [ ] blocked by # (issue)
-
-# Checklist
-
--   [ ] I have **formatted the title** correctly and precisely
--   [ ] My code follows the **style guidelines** of this project
--   [ ] I have performed a **self-review** of my own code
--   [ ] I have **commented** my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas and public classes/methods
--   [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the **documentation**
--   [ ] My changes generate **no new warnings** (performed checkstyle check locally)
--   [ ] I have added **tests that prove my fix** is effective or that my feature works
--   [ ] New and existing unit **tests pass locally** with my changes
--   [ ] Any dependent **changes have been merged** and published in downstream modules
--   [ ] I have added/updated **copyright headers**
+```[tasklist]
+### Checklist
+- [ ] The PR title is short and expressive.
+- [ ] I have updated the CHANGELOG.md. See [changelog_update.md](https://github.com/sovity/authority-portal/tree/main/docs/dev/changelog_updates.md) for more information.
+- [ ] I have updated the Deployment Migration Notes Section in the CHANGELOG.md for any configuration / external API changes.
+- [ ] I have performed a **self-review**
+```