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## Resolving Issues
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The `open` issues in the issues list are those that we are currently or plan to discuss. When an issue is `closed`, it implies that the group has consensus and it is reflected in the draft(s). If substantive new information is brought to our attention, issues can be reopened by the Chairs.
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Issues will be labeled by the Chairs as either `editorial` or `design`.
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***Design** issues require discussion and consensus in the Working Group. This discussion can happen both in the issue and on the [Working Group mailing list](https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/quic), as outlined below.
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The editors can also propose resolutions for the group's consideration by incorporating them into the draft(s); when doing so, the issue should not be closed until consensus is declared.
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Issues that have consensus will be labelled as `editor-ready`. After the editor has incorporated a resolution into the specification, the issue can be closed.
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Issues that have consensus but which aren't yet reflected in text will be labelled as `editor-ready`. After the editors have incorporated a resolution into the specification, the issue can be closed.
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When a new draft is published, the design issues that have been closed since the last draft will be highlighted on the mailing list, to aid reviewers.
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### Discretionary Design Issue Labels
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When a new draft is published, the design issues that have been closed since the last draft will be highlighted on the mailing list, to aid reviewers. If substantive new information is brought to our attention, issues can be reopened by the Chairs.
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We also use the following labels to help understand the state of our design issues:
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***Needs Discussion**: The issue needs significant Working Group discussion before it can progress.
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***Confirm Consensus**: There is a resolution that the proponents believe reflects a consensus position, needs to be confirmed with the WG.
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***Notify Consensus**: The WG has achieved consensus in a meeting, needs to be confirmed on the mailing list.
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