Get Involved: Help Shape Our Community

Want to make a difference in Marathon? This is your chance to get involved in the decisions, programs, and ideas that help our town grow and thrive.

We’re looking for residents who are interested in serving on one of the Town’s boards, committees, or commissions. These volunteer groups play an important role in shaping local policies and community initiatives—and they rely on people like you to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the table.

Whether you’re passionate about recreation, planning, culture, or community development, your voice matters here.

How to Apply

To be considered, simply complete and submit an application form. Only applications for currently available positions will be reviewed.

Term of Appointment

Appointments run until November 30, 2026, aligning with the current term of Council.

Focus Group for the Marathon Accessibility Plan

The Committee will assist the municipality in ensuring the plan captures all areas.

Currently there are no positions or openings.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is empowered to perform such duties as prescribed by the Planning Act, such as minor variance applications to the Town's Zoning By-Law and exercises consent granting authority. Visit the Committee of Adjustment page.

Currently there are no positions or openings

Property Standards Appeal Committee

The Committee is the appeal body with respect to orders to comply issued under the Town's Property Standards By-law.

Currently there are no positions or openings.

Library Board

The Board shall seek to provide a comprehensive and efficient public library service that reflects the community's unique needs.

Currently there are no positions or openings.

Marathon Manitouwadge O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board is an independent Civilian Oversight Board. The Board will fulfill its provincial responsibilities, as outlined in the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 1. The Board will foster accountability by acting as the intermediary to the O.P.P and to the community by making evidence-based decisions and following best practices. Visit the Detachment Board page.

The Provincial Appointment is still accepting applications - to apply visit:

https://www.pas.gov.on.ca/Home/Agency/797 

Currently there are no positions or openings.

Waterfront Recreation Advisory Committee

The Marathon Waterfront Recreation Advisory Committee (WRAC) is an advisory committee to Council responsible for the promotion and development of waterfront development facilities in Marathon.  The Committee shall encourage and support all interest groups, organizations, agencies, institutions or individuals that participate in – or contribute to – waterfront activities in Marathon.

Currently there are no positions or openings.