Red Bank has a Council-Manager form of government with five elected commissioners; District 1, District 2, District 3, and two At-Large seats. Commissioners serve staggered four year terms so that the entire commission does not turn over all at once. The five commissioners vote on city matters in public meetings, and direct the City Manager (Tim Thornbury), who carries out the daily affairs of the city. All subsequent city employees report to the City Manager including Public Works, the Fire Department, and the Police Department.