Municipal Judge Compensation Commission

Authority: SRC Chapter 4

Number of members: 3

Type of appointment: This commission is comprised of three (3) members: the City Manager; a designated attorney who is a member in good standing of the Marion or Polk County Bar Association; and one member of the general public deemed to be of good character.

Length of term: 4 years

Term Limits: 2 terms

Established in 2008, the Municipal Judge Compensation Commission meets biennially with a primary function to provide compensation recommendations to the City of Salem’s Council. Meetings will be scheduled Monday-Friday at a time to be determined.

There should be two positions available in addition to the City Manager or designee. Criteria:

  • Attorney in good standing with the Marion and/or Polk County Bar Association
  • Member of the general public deemed to be of good character

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