Redmond has a strong Mayor/Council, non-partisan form of government. The Mayor and seven council members are each elected directly by the people for staggered four-year terms. All represent the community at large.

The Mayor's Office provides leadership to City departments to direct the many functions of city government, and implements the policies and ordinances of the City Council. The Mayor's Office assesses community needs, proposes policies, and develops strategies to address those needs.

The Mayor's Office directly manages the following activities:

• Overall city administration
• Issue analysis and policy coordination 
• Cross-departmental coordination
• Budget coordination 
• Regional cooperation
• Board and Commission appointments 
• Civil and criminal legal services