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Current Board and Commission Openings

You are encouraged to attend meetings of or apply to serve on a board or commission, because public involvement is an integral and important part of the governmental process. The City Council forms boards, commissions, and committees to gather and critically examine information and make recommendations to staff or the City Council on a variety of issues. In addition, several boards are delegated with decision-making authority.

Current Openings

These are the current position openings.

Commission Position Apply
Downtown Advisory Board 2 Vacancies - Representing Business or Property Owner within the Riverfront Downtown URA; Resides within, or represents the interests of residents within the Riverfront Downtown URA. Apply
Human Rights Commission 2 Vacancies Apply
Salem Planning Commission 1 Vacancy Apply
Center 50 Advisory Commission 1 Vacancy - Partner Salem Electric Apply
Center 50 Advisory Commission 1 Vacancy - Partner Faith Community or Business Organization Apply
Center 50 Advisory Commission 1 Vacancy - Partner Marion Polk Food Share Apply
Center 50 Advisory Commission 1 Vacancy - Partner Chemeketa Community College Representative Apply
Salem Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board 1 Vacancy - Residence or place of business within the City of Salem Apply
Salem Parks And Recreation Advisory Board 1 Vacancy - School District Representative Apply
North Gateway Urban Renewal Agency Advisory Board 3 Vacancies - Resident, 1 Vacancy - Business or Property Owner Within the NGURA Apply
Library Advisory Board 2 Vacancies Apply
West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board 2 Vacancies - At-large, 1 Vacancy - Representing the Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Area, 1 Vacancy - Resident of the West Salem Urban Renewal Area, Ward 8. Apply

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