Approved by the ASI Board of Directors on Jan. 21, 2026

ASI Student Government members are elected or appointed to serve as representatives and advocates for the Cal Poly student body. The corporate responsibilities of Student Government members are defined within the ASI Bylaws. This responsibility guide provides an overview of the key duties and expectations for the ASI Executive Cabinet. Specific responsibilities and levels of involvement may vary throughout the term of office. 

 

ASI Executive Cabinet 

Members of the ASI Executive Cabinet are appointed by the ASI President and serve under the leadership of the ASI Chief of Staff. They are responsible for supporting the goals of the ASI President by providing recommendations on relevant student issues and coordinating special events and projects. 

The ASI Executive Cabinet shall include a minimum of five and a maximum of nine student members. Among these, one shall serve as the Secretary of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice, and another as the Secretary of Accessibility. The ASI President may assign additional titles for the remaining Executive Cabinet positions as needed. 

Members of the ASI Executive Cabinet hold an active and engaged role within the organization and across the university. This position requires a weekly time commitment of approximately 10–15 hours, which may include occasional evenings, weekends, and optional travel. Summer involvement is not required; however, Executive Cabinet members will be provided with asynchronous training and engagement opportunities during the summer term. 
 

Executive Cabinet Responsibilities 

The specific responsibilities of designated Secretaries, including the Secretary of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice and the Secretary of Accessibility, are outlined in the ASI Bylaws. Additional Secretary positions and their respective responsibilities may be established at the discretion of the ASI President to advance the goals and priorities of the ASI Executive Cabinet. 

 

General Responsibilities of the ASI Executive Cabinet 

• Provide recommendations on relevant student issues and coordinate special events and projects. 
• Collaborate with ASI, campus, and community leaders to advance the priorities of the ASI President. 
• Attend and actively participate in all ASI Executive Cabinet and Executive Staff meetings and trainings. 
• Participate in ASI assessment, planning, and goal-setting efforts. 
• Support student government outreach and recruitment initiatives. 
• Fulfill other responsibilities as directed by the ASI President. 

Committee Responsibilities 

• Serve on ASI internal Standing and Ad Hoc Committees as appointed by the Chair of the Board. 
• Serve on university wide and/or Academic Senate committees as appointed by the ASI President. 

 

Summary of Typical Involvement  

• Weekly ASI Executive Cabinet meetings 
• Weekly ASI Executive Staff meetings 
• Weekly meetings with the ASI Chief of Staff 
• Standing and Ad Hoc Committee meetings as appointed by the Chair of the Board (varies) 
• Quarterly Kickoff events and related training or leadership development activities 

 

Mandated Reporter 

Members of the ASI Executive Cabinet are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI Policy as a condition of their volunteer assignment. 

 

Conflict of Interest 

It is a conflict of interest for ASI to employ members of ASI Student Government and require those individuals to have the responsibility of governing and making decisions regarding the organization by which they are employed. Because of this conflict, it is necessary to separate the roles by not allowing a student to simultaneously hold a position in ASI Student Government and be employed by ASI. 

 

Term of Office 

The ordinary term of office for ASI Student Government members shall be one year, commencing on the day after the close of spring term and ending on the last day of the following spring term.  

 

Professional Development/Mentoring 

Professional development/mentoring to the ASI Executive Cabinet will be provided by the ASI Executive Director or designee. As a mentor, the ASI Executive Director or designee will provide constructive feedback and guidance on a regular basis to assist the ASI Executive Cabinet in their personal and professional development. 

 

Qualifications for Office 

During their term of office, members of the Executive Cabinet must maintain compliance with all CSU and ASI requirements as outlined in the ASI Bylaws. 

 

Support Resources  

The ASI Executive Cabinet receives priority registration and ASI vehicle privileges, if eligible.