While Salem’s Neighborhood Associations are not governed or directed by the City, the City is committed to supporting them with resources to help them remain strong community partners. The resources below provide help training board members, participating in land use actions, and improving the neighborhood.

Board Templates

• Attendance Template
• Minutes Template
• Annual Review Form - Online form
• Board Member Roster Update
• Board Transition Plan

Board Training Materials

• Board Member Guide
• Parliamentary Procedures for Meetings
• Preparing Agendas and Minutes Prezi Presentation
• Who to Call
• Who to Call Spanish
• Participate in a City Council Meeting
• Running/Speaking At a Meeting Tools
• Video: Effective Meeting Participation
• Chair Person Orientation

Land Use Information

• Hearings Officer Meetings - Order of Proceedings
• Land Use Procedure Types
• Videos: City Academy - Land Use Planning (7 videos, 3 - 5 minutes each) New
• Video: Introduction to How Development Is Reviewed
• Video: Providing Effective Public Input
• Video: Be Informed about Development in Your Neighborhood
• Video: the Role of Neighborhood Associations in Land Use Planning

Neighborhood Improvement

• Beautification Booklet English
• Beautification Booklet Spanish
• Neighborhood Association Communications Plan
• Neighborhood Safety Resources
• Neighborhood Safety Resources Spanish
• Neighbors Working Together English/Spanish
• Shape Your Neighborhood Flyer English/Spanish
• You Got This! Neighborhood Event Planning Manual
• Keep Salem Beautiful
• Keep Salem Beautiful Spanish