The municipal government is administrated by a city manager who implements the policies and goals of the seven-member City Council. The council is composed of a mayor, who serves a two-year term, and six councilors, who serve staggered four-year terms.

The City Council’s regular meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month in the council chambers. Meetings are televised live on BendBroadband cable channel 11 and the city website. Councilors also meet at 6:30 pm. on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays for special meetings or educational workshops. All meetings and workshops are open to the public and agendas are posted on the city’s website.

The city has a number of commissions and committees that rely on volunteers:

Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission: A quasi-judicial body of eight members, the planning commission conducts public hearings on proposed developments and other land use issues and develops land use codes and regulations that it recommends to the City Council for implementation. 541-923-7756.

Redmond Parks Committee: The six-member committee is involved in parks master planning, prioritizing park projects, setting objectives for park facilities and evaluating citizen requests for special park uses, as well as planning the process for acquisition of park land to meet the community’s needs. 541-923-7756.

Redmond Committee for Art in Public Places: The 10-member committee’s purpose is to introduce the arts into public locations and situations to create a unique sense of place and enhance community identity. 541-923-7756.

Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission: The seven-member commission’s purpose is to preserve and promote Redmond’s history and culture. 541-923-7756.

Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee: The 10-member committee advises the Urban Renewal Agency board on projects, policies and planning for downtown development. 541-923-7756.

Redmond Airport Committee: Nine members are appointed by the city of Redmond and one each by the Bend City Council and the Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson county governments. The committee provides guidance regarding the operation and development of the airport to meet current and future demands for aeronautical-related activities supporting the Central Oregon region. 541-504-3085

Redmond Housing and Community Development Committee: The nine-member committee’s purpose is to review and recommend housing, neighborhood revitalization, and community development programs addressing the continuum of housing and human services needs for the enhancement of community health and well-being. 541-923-7756

Juniper Golf Committee: The four-member committee advises the Redmond City Council on issues pertaining ot the operation and management of Juniper Golf Course. 541-504-2003

Redmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: The seven- to eleven-member committee advises the Redmond City Council on bicyclist and pedestrian issues in Redmond for both quality of life initiatives, innovations in bike/ped transit tools, and transportation cost-saving measures. 541-923-7756

Budget Committee: The seven-member committee is tasked with reviewing the proposed budget and amending it where desired. Meetings are public and an opportunity for citizen comment is available. City staff attends the meetings to provide technical analysis and support to the committee. At the conclusion of the budget meetings, the Committee approves a balanced budget that is forwarded to the City Council for adoption. 541-923-7729