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
Sep. 23
Joint City Council and Salem Planning Commission Work Session6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.To Be Determined

Our Salem project update - Joint City Council and Salem Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Location: To be determined.

Agenda:

September 23, 2020 Joint City Council and Salem Planning Commission Work Session Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

September 23, 2020 Joint City Council and Salem Planning Commission Work Session Minutes

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.

Human Rights Commission Awareness Campaign Task (ACT) Force7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Digital Meeting

Regularly scheduled Human Rights ACT Force meeting.

Agenda:

​Human Rights Commission 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.

Sep. 24
Downtown Advisory Committee12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Urban Development Department
350 Commercial ST NE
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting of the Downtown Advisory Board

Agenda:

​Agenda for September 24, 2020 Downtown Advisory Board Meeting

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.

Sep. 25
Legislative SubCommittee Meeting12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.Digital Meeting

Regularly scheduled Legislative SubCommitte meeting

Agenda:

​Legislative SubCommittee Agenda

Phone: 503-540-2426

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 503-540-2426 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Sep. 28
Salem Housing Authority Commission6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Regular meeting of the Salem Housing Authority Commission

Agenda:

​Agenda Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting

Meeting Minutes:

​Minutes Salem Housing Authority Commission

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.

City Council Meeting6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting of the City Council

Agenda:

​September 28, 2020 City Council Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

​September 28, 2020 City Council Minutes

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.

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555 Liberty St SE
Salem OR 97301
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