ASI Bylaws

The ASI Bylaws serve as the core governing document of Associated Students, Inc. Some of the critical areas addressed are our legal name, our primary purpose and the limitations of our purview, the composition of our governing board, the definition of our membership, our election process and conflict resolution.

About Committee

Each standing committee has elected faculty members, student members, and an administrator serving ex officio as executive secretary. The subcommittees are similarly staffed.

  • Student Appointment is the A.S.I. President or Designee

The Nominations Committee

  • Makes faculty appointments to committees for University representation
  • Ensures more effective faculty governance by overseeing committee assignments
Last modified on July 23, 2017

About Committee

The Personnel Committee shall act on behalf of the BOD in all matters concerning employees of the corporation. Such actions shall be in accordance with Title V of the Administrative Code of the State of California, Policies and Directives of the Board of Trustees of the California State University and Colleges, Policies of the University, the Articles of Incorporation, and the ASI Bylaws.

The Personnel Committee makes recommendations to the BOD regarding employee policies, compensation, benefits, and staffing structure. The committee shall be composed of the following:

Last modified on May 15, 2025

About Committee

This committee reviews, researches, and makes recommendations on legislation at the local and State level, through CSSA. Additionally, this body creates an annual advocacy agenda and recommends action to the BOD.

The Legislative Affairs and Advocacy Committee membership consists of the following:

Last modified on August 25, 2025

About Committee

The Finance Committees acts on behalf of the BOD in all matters pertaining to income appropriation, and the safeguarding of Associated Students, Inc. funds. The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding allocation of funds for the corporation and the programs and services for the student body. The committee also assists in the preparation of ASI’s annual budget. The Finance Committee also has the responsibility for recommending funding allocations to the Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s).

Last modified on May 15, 2025

About Committee

The Executive Cabinet coordinates the information, programs, projects, policies, and issues to be considered by the Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors. The Executive Cabinet shall also provide oversight for the standing committees of ASI and serves as pseudo-supervisors of the other ASI Board members. The Executive Cabinet shall also serve as a decision-making body in case the Board of Directors is unable to meet for an emergency matter.

The Executive Cabinet is composed of the following members:

Last modified on May 15, 2025

About Committee

The Environmental Policy Committee formulates and encourages the adoption of policies that will make ASI's internal practices more environmentally sustainable. In addition, the committee also seeks to:

Last modified on May 15, 2025

About Committee

The Community Engagement and Outreach Committee (CEO) coordinates, plans, and executes ASI’s events and activities for the student body. An important function of the committee is to allocate funds for ASI’s programs.

The CEO Committee membership includes:

Last modified on August 25, 2025

About Committee

The purposes and function of the Board of Directors (BOD) shall:

  1. Act as a governing board for the ASI
  2. Serve as advocates for the student body
  3. Act as a steward for student body fees
  4. Provide a learning laboratory for student leadership

The Board of Directors shall consist of the following directors elected by the Cal State LA student body, as specified in the ASI Bylaws.

Last modified on May 15, 2025

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