Under section 708.28 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), municipal districts that share a common boundary may agree that an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) is not required.

When a municipal district does not enter into an ICF, it must adopt a resolution confirming that intermunicipal services have been, and will continue to be, adequately provided by other means. It must also notify the Minister of it’s decision and publish on it’s website the reasons for not having an ICF.

The Municipal District of Opportunity has opted out of ICF requirements by resolution with the following municipalities:

  • Athabasca County – Resolution No. 0442-2026-17MDC
  • Municipal District of Lesser Slave River – Resolution No. 0491-2026-17MDC

The municipalities have reviewed their intermunicipal arrangements and determined that services are adequately provided by other means. They are satisfied that these arrangements continue to provide an effective and approach to intermunicipal services, cooperation and coordination.

Opting out does not prevent Council from negotiating and adopting a new Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework in the future if shared services or intermunicipal priorities change.