The Town of Red River operates under a Mayor/Council government structure, which includes a Mayor and four Council Members forming the Governing Body. The Mayor, elected at-large for a four-year term, serves as the Town's Chief Executive Officer.
Council Members are elected at-large and serve staggered four-year terms. The Governing Body is responsible for approving the annual budget, enacting ordinances and resolutions through majority votes, and approves the employment of all Town personnel.