Departments & Agencies

​While the City Council and Mayor set laws, policies and goals for the City of Salem, the City Manager and City Departments implement them. City departments and agencies provide services in specific areas to create a livable and business-friendly environment.

The Court makes judicial findings for Misdemeanors A through D, traffic violations, and parking ticket cases.
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Community Development helps develop a livable city through the following divisions: Building & Safety, Library, Planning, and Neighborhood Enhancement.
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Human Resource responsibilities include recruitment, labor relations, compensation, and risk management.
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The Information Technology Department provides the technical infrastructure and solutions that allow City staff to serve the community.
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The Legal Department includes City attorneys, the City Recorder, and support staff.
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Salem’s Public Works Department plans, constructs and maintains the infrastructure to meet the needs of Salem.
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Learn about how the Salem Fire Department serves the community.
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Salem Housing Authority's mission is to assist low- and moderate-income families to achieve self-sufficiency through stable housing, economic opportunity, community investment, and coordination with social service providers.
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Roles and Responsibilities of the Salem Police Department.
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​​Urban Development staff administer programs and services that promote awareness of economic and community development.
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The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) is a separate municipal corporation responsible for governing Salem’s seven urban renewal areas.
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What’s happening
May 20
Northgate Neighborhood Association Meeting6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Regular monthly meeting. Please see agenda for Zoom meeting link.

Agenda:

​May 20, 2021

Phone: 503-540-2303

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This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Regular monthly meeting. Please see agenda for Zoom meeting link.

Agenda:

​May 20, 2021

Phone: 503-540-2303

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

May 21
Library Renovation Council Subcommittee12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

The Library Renovation Council Subcommittee provides policy level oversight for the project to remodel the Salem Public Library. The committee will receive status reports and provide feedback to the core project team regarding policy and items with the potential to rise to the City Council’s attention.

Agenda:

​May 21, 2021

Phone: 503-588-6008

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This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6008 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

May 24
Executive Session of the Urban Renewal Agency5:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Executive Session - ORS 192.660(2)(e) - Real Property Transactions

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 503-588-6097

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6097 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Executive Sessions of the City Council5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Executive Sessions: 5:30 p.m. ORS 192.660(2)(e) Real Property Transactions 5:45 p.m. ORS 192.660(2)(h) Current/Pending Litigation

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 503-588-6097

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6097 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Regular Meeting of the Salem Housing Authority Commission.

Agenda: ​Salem Housing Authority Commission Agenda Meeting Minutes:

​Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting Minutes

Phone: 503-373-3801

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-373-3801 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

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