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Legal Department

The Legal Department has two divisions:

City Attorney

Provide legal advice and representation to the City of Salem and companion entities (Housing Authority of the City of Salem, Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Salem, and Hospital Facility Authority of the City of Salem).

City Recorder

Oversee the keeping of official records and documentation of official acts of the City of Salem (City Council agendas and minutes, ordinances, resolutions, deeds and easements, agreements, and other public records). Act as City Elections Officer, City Archivist, City Records Manager.

A request to inspect or obtain copies of a public record must be made in writing. Persons are encouraged to use the standard Public Records Request Form ( see Form A: Public Records Request) provided by the City, although other forms of written requests will be accepted if all the information required on the standard form is provided.

The written request shall be delivered directly to the City Recorder by the person making the request. Delivery can be in person, by mail, by facsimile or via electronic mail, and shall be directed to: The City Recorder, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 205, Salem, OR 97301; 503-588-6091 (phone); 503-361-2202 (fax).

If you are looking for Election information you can also visit the Oregon Secretary of State website.

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