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alterations, demolition or new construction within historic districts, or for the alteration or demolition of designated landmarks. Before building permits may be issued for alterations, demolitions or new construction within historic districts, or for alterations or demolition of historic landmarks, a Certificate of Appropriateness must be approved by the Commission. The review process insures that changes are in accord with the character of the site, structure or district. Approval is based on design principles and guidelines adopted by the Commission and which are applicable to the structure or district. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OR PLANNING BOARD Commissioner Gordon indicated that there was a provision for non-experts on the Historic Commission. For example, four members could be experts and three could be interested citizens. Mr. Collins indicated that the County's share of the inventory cost would be $20,000 which would be matched with $20,000 of Federal funds. The publishing of the inventory could be minimal or it could be a high quality publication costing as much as $60,000. If the high quality option is chosen , funding options through the State, as well as local and private sources, would be pursued. Orange County will be responsible for the unincorporated areas and the Towns and University will be responsible for their areas. In response to a question from Commissioner Gordon , Mr. Collins indicated that qualifying for tax incentives would be handled by the County Manager and the Tax Supervisor. He stated that if some of the property owners objected to being included in a historic district the Board of Commissioners could review this issue thoroughly and determine what is in the best interest of the community. The people in the district will be included in this process at every step of the way. Commissioner Gordon asked how properties included in the district will be monitored so that unauthorized renovations were not made. Mr. Collins indicated that the County would have to assume that role. Mr. Gledhill mentioned that the Health Department handles the moving of graveyards. The Register of Deeds Office has a list of Orange County graveyards. This list is not complete. Mr. Anderson of the Historical Society requested a question be added to the Tax Declaration asking if the property contained a graveyard. Apparently, many citizens didn' t answer truthfully because they believed that they would be taxed for the graveyard.