Originally released in 2020, this workbook was co-developed by the RMA, ABmunis, and Alberta Municipal Affairs to help municipalities create Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs) with their neighbouring municipalities. It provides tools and information-based resources to better inform municipal processes, decision making, and implementation related to the development of ICFs.
Please note that some of the legislative provisions referenced in this workbook may be out of date due to the recent passage of the Municipal Statutes Amendments Act, 2025. The RMA is actively working with ABmunis and the Government of Alberta to update the workbook accordingly.
In the meantime, municipalities should refer to the following resources to understand the changes and avoid errors when using the ICF Workbook: