New and Improved: The ICF Workbook!

Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), RMA, and Alberta Municipal Affairs are pleased to announce the release of Version 5 of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Workbook. It was developed collaboratively by the three organizations, with contributions from the Local Government Administration Association (LGAA) and the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association (ARMAA).

The updated resource is intended to help elected officials, administrators, and facilitators better understand and navigate the ICF process, from agreement development and negotiation to ongoing administration and review. 

The Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Workbook, Version 5, provides tools and information-based resources to inform municipal processes, decision-making, and implementation related to ICFs. Updates include: 

• Incorporates legislative changes affecting ICFs resulting from recent MGA amendments;  
• Updates definitions, terminology, and legislative references to reflect the current legislative framework;  
• Consolidates previous workbook materials and legislative updates into a single resource;  
• Refreshes examples and case studies to better reflect current municipal practices and legislation;  
• Improves the workbook’s overall usability, accessibility, and readability; and  
• Provides practical guidance for elected officials, administrators, and facilitators involved in ICF processes.  

To help support you as you navigate these changes, ABmunis held two webinars in October in collaboration with RMRF. You can watch the recordings through the links below:

• ICFs 101: What Every Municipal Leader Needs to Know
• When Neighbours Disagree: Demystifying ICFs and Dispute Resolution

Get the new workbook today!