diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/small-change.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/small-change.md
index 527c8ed81f..2ff933c43a 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/small-change.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/small-change.md
@@ -9,6 +9,12 @@
 
 Not applicable.
 
+## Effects on system behavior
+
+<!-- Describe how this PR affects the system behavior. -->
+
+Not applicable.
+
 ## Pre-review checklist for the PR author
 
 The PR author **must** check the checkboxes below when creating the PR.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/standard-change.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/standard-change.md
index cfdf7101b5..7aedefd0a7 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/standard-change.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/standard-change.md
@@ -14,6 +14,14 @@
 
 <!-- Write additional information if necessary. It should be written if there are related PRs that should be merged at the same time. -->
 
+## Interface changes
+
+<!-- Describe any changed interfaces, such as topics, services, or parameters. -->
+
+## Effects on system behavior
+
+<!-- Describe how this PR affects the system behavior. -->
+
 ## Pre-review checklist for the PR author
 
 The PR author **must** check the checkboxes below when creating the PR.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/pre-commit-optional.yaml b/.github/workflows/pre-commit-optional.yaml
index 93e05dc2c7..e754ecab24 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pre-commit-optional.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pre-commit-optional.yaml
@@ -9,8 +9,11 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - name: Check out repository
         uses: actions/checkout@v3
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
 
       - name: Run pre-commit
         uses: autowarefoundation/autoware-github-actions/pre-commit@v1
         with:
           pre-commit-config: .pre-commit-config-optional.yaml
+          base-branch: origin/${{ github.base_ref }}
diff --git a/.pre-commit-config-optional.yaml b/.pre-commit-config-optional.yaml
index e0019e10d5..3b43f9ae11 100644
--- a/.pre-commit-config-optional.yaml
+++ b/.pre-commit-config-optional.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 repos:
   - repo: https://github.com/tcort/markdown-link-check
-    rev: v3.10.3
+    rev: v3.11.2
     hooks:
       - id: markdown-link-check
-        args: [--config=.markdown-link-check.json]
+        args: [--quiet, --config=.markdown-link-check.json]
diff --git a/.pre-commit-config.yaml b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
index 0aed9c0ba2..a5ca7b6cf3 100644
--- a/.pre-commit-config.yaml
+++ b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
@@ -78,6 +78,12 @@ repos:
         args: [--quiet]
         exclude: .cu
 
+  - repo: https://github.com/python-jsonschema/check-jsonschema
+    rev: 0.23.2
+    hooks:
+      - id: check-metaschema
+        files: ^.+/schema/.*schema\.json$
+
   - repo: local
     hooks:
       - id: prettier-svg
diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
index c493cad4da..8dbcfb8510 100644
--- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ representative at an online or offline event.
 
 Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
 reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at
-conduct@autoware.org.
+<conduct@autoware.org>.
 All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
 
 All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the