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
Oct. 24
Downtown Advisory Board12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Urban Development Department
350 Commercial ST NE
Salem OR 97301

This is the regular meeting of the Salem Downtown Advisory Board.

Agenda:

​https://www.cityofsalem.net/meetingdocs/downtown-advisory-board-agenda-2019-10-24.pdf.pdf

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.

Oct. 25
Our Salem Public Workshop6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Chemeketa Community College
Building 8
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem OR 97305

This is a public workshop about the Our Salem project. The meeting will be held in Spanish.

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

Phone: 503-540-2308

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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 503-540-2308 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Oct. 28
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 October 28, 2019 Salem Housing Authority Commission

Meeting Minutes:

 Minutes October 28, 2019 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:

​October 28, 2019 City Council Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

​October 28, 2019 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.

Nov. 05
Center 50+ Advisory Commission Meeting9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Lecture Hall
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

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This is an open, public meeting 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.–8:30 p.m.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301

Public meeting held the first and third Tuesday of every month.

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

Phone: 503-588-6173

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 503-588-6173 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

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