The purpose of the Association shall be to act as the official representative of the members of the Association. It shall, through its Executive Council, promote, support and protect the status, interests, and general well being of the members of the Association. It shall, to the best of its abilities, execute, promote, support, and protect all decisions and mandates made by the General Assembly. It shall consider and discuss all issues of a material, cultural, educational, recreational, political, and social nature that may affect the members of the Association. As well as initiate, maintain, promote and conclude any business or matters that may affect the members of the Association. Finally, it shall make its best efforts to foster understanding and fellowship between all sectors of the College community and the community as a whole.