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
Oct. 27
Human Rights Commission Awareness Campaign Task (ACT) Force Agenda7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

regularly scheduled meeting

Agenda:

​Human Rights Commission Awareness Campaign Task (ACT) Force Agenda

Phone: 503-540-2371

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 503-540-2371 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Oct. 28
Downtown Advisory Board12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Regular meeting of the Downtown Advisory Board

Agenda:

​Downtown Advisory Board Agenda for October 28, 2021

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.

Nov. 02
Center 50+ Advisory Commission Meeting9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Center 50+
2615 Portland RD NE
Salem OR 97301

Public meeting held the first Tuesday of every month.

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

Phone: 503-588-6303

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 503-588-6303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Salem Planning Commission Meeting5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Digital Meeting

Public meeting held the first and third Tuesday of every month. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, these meetings are being held digitally. For instructions on how to sign up and provide live digital testimony during the hearing, please see the agenda. Please visit our YouTube channel for viewing: http://bit.ly/planningpublicmeetings

Agenda:

​Agenda

Phone: 503-540-2315

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 503-540-2315 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Nov. 03
West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.Virtual Meeting

Regular meeting of the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board

Agenda:

​West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Agenda for November 3

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.

North Lancaster Neighborhood Association Meeting - NOLA6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Blanchet Catholic School
4373 Market St NE
Salem
OR 97301

Regular monthly meeting. Please see agenda for Zoom meeting link. Meeting also takes place in person.

Agenda:

November 3, 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.

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