Cashmere is classified as a non-charter code city with a Mayor-Council form of government pursuant to RCW 35A.12. The city council is the decision-making entity for the City. Council approves all expenditures, payroll, budget, ordinances, policies, etc., for the City. Five council members are elected for 4-year terms. City Council meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers. Council meetings are open to the public.