The Governing Board of IRCI (International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO) in Japan held its third session in October, 2014. The meeting declared the decision of replacing a board member, and approved the 'Suggestions on Abolishing Executive Committee'. The board also reviewed and approved the revised 'Medium-term and Long-term Plan', as well as '2013 Work Report and the Final Statement' and '2015 Work Plan and Budget'.