Unincorporated communities express an interest from time to time in having a greater voice with the Board of Supervisors on matters affecting the community. These interests are typically expressed around a specific topic or may be more generally focused on land use, waste water, and water issues. There are a number of options for communities to consider including formal and informal government structures. Incorporation, annexation to an existing municipality, formation of special districts, or annexation to an existing special district are some formal options while community associations, planning advisory organizations, and municipal advisory councils may be considered as informal options. Community associations are often formed by community residents for the purposes of both social activities and solving public problems local to the community. A community association may be recognized by county government as representative of a particular community as a result of the association's status within its community. The URCC is a community association representing the communities of Magalia, Lovelock, Nimshew, and Stirling City. These communities are commonly referred to as the Upper Ridge. The goal of the URCC is to advocate for the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life on the Upper Ridge. The URCC has a particular interest in representing the Upper Ridge as the communities develop after the devastation caused by the Camp Fire. (Supervisor Teeter, District 5)