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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
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 Chemeketa Community College Representative Apply
Civil Service Commission
 1 Vacancy Apply
Salem Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board 2 Vacancies - Representing a business located within the City of Salem Apply
Salem Parks And Recreation Advisory Board 2 Vacancies, 1 Vacancy - Arboricultural Expert Apply
Salem Public Art Commission 1 Vacancy - Experienced in landscape architecture, real estate development or community foundations Apply
Salem Public Art Commission 1 Vacancy - Experienced in museum curation, art restoration or art appraisal Apply
Historic Landmarks Commission Professional Apply
Salem Human Rights Commission 2 Vacancies Apply
North Gateway Urban Renewal Agency Advisory Board 3 Vacancies - Resident, 1 Vacancy - Business or Property Owner Within the NGURA Apply
Community Police Review Board 2 Vacancies Apply
Downtown Advisory Board 1 Vacancy - Representing Business or Property Owner within the Riverfront Downtown URA Apply
Library Advisory Board 1 Vacancy Apply
Salem Planning Commission 1 Vacancy 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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