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.

City Manager’s Office
City of Salem Municipal Court
The Court makes judicial findings for Misdemeanors A through D, traffic violations, and parking ticket cases.
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Community Development Department
Community Development helps develop a livable city through the following divisions: Building & Safety, Library, Planning, and Neighborhood Enhancement.
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Human Resources Department
Human Resource responsibilities include recruitment, labor relations, compensation, and risk management.
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Information Technology Department
The Information Technology Department provides the technical infrastructure and solutions that allow City staff to serve the community.
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Legal Department
The Legal Department includes City attorneys, the City Recorder, and support staff.
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Public Works Department
Salem’s Public Works Department plans, constructs and maintains the infrastructure to meet the needs of Salem.
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Salem Fire Department
Learn about how the Salem Fire Department serves the community.
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Salem Housing Authority
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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Salem Police Department
Roles and Responsibilities of the Salem Police Department.
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Urban Development Department
​​Urban Development staff administer programs and services that promote awareness of economic and community development.
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Urban Renewal Agency
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
Aug. 21
Boards and Commission Appointments Committee meeting10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.City Manager’s Conference Room
Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 220
Salem OR 97301

Meeting of the Joint Urban Renewal Agency, Salem Housing Authority and City Council Boards and Commission Appointments Committee Meeting

Agenda:

​Board and Commission Appointments Committee meeting agenda for August 21, 2019

Phone: 503-588-6178

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 503-588-6178 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Police Facility Council Committee6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Public Works Department
Civic Center
555 Liberty ST SE RM 325
Salem OR 97301

The Police Facility Council Committee provides policy level oversight for the project to construct a new Salem Police facility. 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:

​August 21, 2019

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.

Aug. 22
Downtown Advisory Board12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Urban Development Department
350 Commercial ST NE
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting of the Downtown Advisory Board

Agenda:

​Downtown Advisory Board Agenda for August 22, 2019

Phone: 503-588-6178

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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 503-588-6178 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Aug. 26
Salem Housing Advisory Committee12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.Robert Lindsey Tower Community Room
Salem Housing Authority
370 Church St SE
Salem OR 97301

Regular meeting of the Salem Housing Advisory Committee

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

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.

Executive Session of the City Council5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.City Manager’s Conference Room
Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 220
Salem OR 97301

Executive Session - ORS 192.660(2)(h) Current or 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.–6:00 p.m.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301

Regular meeting of the Salem Housing Authority Commission.

Agenda:

​Agenda August 26, 2019 Salem Housing Authority Commission

Meeting Minutes:

​Minutes August 26, 2019. Salem Housing Authority Commission

Phone: 503-9303574

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 503-9303574 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

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555 Liberty St SE
Salem OR 97301
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