The purposes for which the Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board are as follows:

• Bring to the attention of the County Executive those issues that impact upon the Asian-American communities throughout the County of Suffolk.
  
  
• Seek community input on relevant issues that impact their communities.
  
  
• Improve communications and cultural understanding between the Asian-American communities, government, and its residents.
  
  
• Address pertinent issues, some of which include

– education

– health

– legislation

– small business development /economic development.

Encourage civic participation in the communities.

The purposes of the Board shall be promoted through educational programs, conferences, committees, projects and other programs.