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2 • Development of standards and approval procedures for golf courses ; and • Establishment of a Commission for the Environment. The Natural Areas Element has been included as part of this goal , because it represents a necessarystepin incorporating the findings of the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats ( 1988n to the Comprehensive Plan . The data and findings from the Wildlife Corridor Study are also to be incorporated into the Natural Areas Element. The development of golf course standards and approval procedures has been included as part of this goal , because it has been recommended by citizens as part of the continuing discussion of open space protection strategies . At its December 9, 1995 Goals & Objectives Retreat, the Board of Commissioners revised one initiative to be undertaken as part of this goal . All boards and commissions will also be reviewed to determine if elimination, consolidation or revision of duties and responsibilities is needed . In addition , the Planning Department is to evaluate the possibility of establishing a separate division a higher profile . to give " Resource Conservation " At its May 5, 1997 meeting and at a work session conducted on June Z , 1997, the Board of Commissioners discussed the addition of one additional objective as part of this goal . Commissioner Gordon proposed the formation of a Commission for the Environment to advise the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment; and that Commission was was established by the Board on June 16, 1997 . RESOURCE REQUIREAUNTS The Wildlife Corridor Study is being completed through a FY 1995 - 96 budget appropriation to the Triangle Land Conservancy . Completion of the remaining elements of this goal will involve the following commitment of existing staff resources : Planning Director Planner II/Landscape Architect Planner II/Preservation Planner IIlLand Use & Environment GIS Project Coordinator Planner III/Current Planning Supervisor Planner MJComprehensive Planning Supervisor County Engineer Staff will compile data from time sheets concerning staff hours expended and costs associated with completion of this goal . Monthly reports will be distributed to County Manager, Planning Board , and Board of Commissioners outlining monthly/cumulative staff hours and costs assigned to this project.