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specifically delegate to it part or all of the functions which the Board exercises under this Section 8, in which case the references to the Board shall refer to the architectural committee where appropriate. The architectural committee shall be subject to the supervision of the Board. 8.1.3. The Board shall establish the criteria for approval of improvements, which shall include and require, at a minimum: 8.1.3.1. substantial uniformity of color, location, type and design in relation to existing Buildings and topography, 8.1.3.2. comparable or better quality of materials as used in any existing improvement on the Property, 8.1.3.3. ease of maintenance and repair, 8.1.3.4. adequate protection of the Property, the Association, Owners and Tenants from liability and liens arising out of the proposed improvements, 8.1.3.5. substantial preservation of other Owners' sight lines, if material, and 8.1.3.6. compliance with governmental laws, codes and regulations. The Board, or the appointed architectural committee if so authorized by the Board, has the right to establish such additional criteria, architectural or otherwise, as it deems appropriate, and shall be the sole judge of whether such criteria are satisfied. 8.1.4. Approval of improvements which immaterially encroach upon another Unit or the Common Elements shall create an appurtenant easement for such encroachment in favor of the Unit with respect to which the improvements are approved, notwithstanding any contrary requirement in the Governing Documents or the Act. A file of the Board resolutions approving or denying all applications for improvements shall be maintained permanently as a part of the Association's records. 8.1.5. Interior improvements to a Unit or its Limited Common Elements may be made without approval by the Board, provided that such improvements do not impair the structural or weather - tight integrity of the Common Elements, interfere with utilities or Building operating systems or violate applicable governmental laws, codes or regulations. The Board shall have the authority to approve and implement such reasonable Rules and Regulations as it deems necessary from time to time for the purpose of restricting interior improvements to a Unit or its Limited Common Elements which may impair the structural or weather -tight integrity of the Common Elements, interfere with utilities or Building operating systems or violate applicable governmental laws, codes or regulations. To the extent interior improvements to a Unit or its Limited Common Elements involve electrical work, such electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician. 8.2. Review Procedures. The following procedures shall govern requests for improvements under this Section: 8.2.1. Detailed plans, specifications and related information regarding any proposed improvement, in form and content acceptable to the Board, shall be submitted to the Board and to Declarant (if applicable) at least sixty days prior to the projected commencement of construction. No improvements shall be commenced prior to approval. 8.2.2. The Board and Declarant (if applicable) shall give the Owner written notice of 17