CITYNET is governed by a General Council and Executive Committee, while day-to-day administration of the Network is conducted by the Secretariat based in Yokohama, Japan.

General Council
The General Council is the highest authority of CITYNET and comprises of all full and associate members. It meets every four years and reviews the activities of the Network, elects the President, Vice-Presidents, Executive Committee, Secretary General and Auditor. The General Council also approves the Medium-Term Plan and any amendments to the CITYNET Charter.

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee, composed of the President, two Vice-Presidents, and ten members, formulates the Biennial Work Programme for the Network in accordance with the Medium-Term Plan, approves new members, and sets policy guidelines for the Secretariat. The Executive Committee meets at least once every two years.

Current Executive Committee Members:
President: Yokohama, Japan
First Vice-President: Mumbai, India
Second Vice-President: Bangkok, Thailand

Members:
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Makati, Philippines
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Urban Community of Greater Lyon, France
All India Institute of Local Self Government
Asian Coalition for Housing Rights, Thailand
Association of Indonesia Municipalities, Indonesia
Yokohama, Japan

Auditor: Suwon, Republic of Korea

Secretariat
The Secretariat is headed by the Secretary-General. It acts as the coordinating body of CITYNET. The Secretary-General reports to the General Council and the Executive Committee. The City of Yokohama has hosted the Secretariat since its establishment in February 1992.

Secretary-General: Dato' Lakhbir Singh Chahl