For the purpose of this article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
RESIDENT
A person permanently domiciled within the City of Salem,
a domicile which has not been adopted with the intention of taking
up or claiming a previous residence within the City.
[Amended 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 22-01]
Except as otherwise provided by law, the City
Council may give preference to City residents in the hiring process
when all other qualifications are equal.