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+## Description
+
+Closes: #XXXX
+
+<!-- Add a description of the changes that this PR introduces and the files that
+are the most critical to review. -->
+
+---
+
+### Author Checklist
+
+*All items are required. Please add a note to the item if the item is not applicable and
+please add links to any relevant follow up issues.*
+
+I have...
+
+- [ ] included the correct [type prefix](https://github.com/commitizen/conventional-commit-types/blob/v3.0.0/index.json)
+  in the PR title
+- [ ] targeted the correct branch
+- [ ] provided a link to the relevant issue or specification
+- [ ] reviewed "Files changed" and left comments if necessary
+- [ ] confirmed all CI checks have passed
+
+### Reviewers Checklist
+
+*All items are required. Please add a note if the item is not applicable and please add
+your handle next to the items reviewed if you only reviewed selected items.*
+
+I have...
+
+- [ ] confirmed the
+  correct [type prefix](https://github.com/commitizen/conventional-commit-types/blob/v3.0.0/index.json) in the PR title
+- [ ] confirmed all author checklist items have been addressed