As stated in Article I, Section 2 of the Associated Student Body Constitution: 
The purpose of this organization is to deal effectively with matters of student affairs, to perpetuate the best traditions of The University of Mississippi, to promote the best understanding between faculty and students, to govern all matters which are delegated to the ASB by the administration of The University of Mississippi, to work with the administration in all matters affecting the welfare of the student body, and to supervise all student body activity in order that it may be conducted for the best interest of the student body as a whole and to the credit of The University of Mississippi.