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Assistant governors are part of the district leadership team, which also includes the district governor and district committee members.

The AGs primary role is to assist the governor with the administration of assigned Rotary clubs. Effective clubs are able to:

• Sustain and increase their membership base
• Implement successful service projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries
• Support The Rotary Foundation through both program participation and financial contributions
• Develop leaders capable of serving Rotary beyond the club level level is directly related to the strength and size of a club's membership base. If one area is weak or absent, the club's effectiveness in club, vocational, community, and international service would also be reduced.
  

Responsibilities
Responsibilities before the year in office begins on 1 July include:

 Providing input to the governor-elect on what the district wants to achieve and the resources necessary to reach district goals
 Advising the governor-elect on district committee selections
 Attending the district team training seminar to
    - Learn about your role and responsibilities
    - Finalize your district's communication plan
   - Establish district goals and objectives for the coming year
 Meeting with the presidents-elect of your assigned clubs at the presidents elect training seminar (PETS) to implement and review the Club Leadership Plan and begin establishing goals using the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs
 Working with the leadership teams of your assigned clubs at the district assembly to further develop club goals and implementation plans
 Consulting with the outgoing assistant governor to discuss what you can expect when working with club leaders
 Reviewing RI and Rotary club constitutional documents in the Manual of Procedure and familiarizing yourself with RI policy for clubs and districts

Responsibilities during your year in office include:
 Visiting each of your assigned clubs either monthly or quarterly to discuss the business of the club, available resources, and effective management of funds with the club president and other leaders
 Assisting club leaders in scheduling and planning for the governor's official visit
 Attending each club assembly after the district assembly and during the governor's offi cial visit
 Keeping the governor updated on clubs and suggesting ways to enhance
their development
 Encouraging clubs to follow through on the governor's requests and recommendations
 Monitoring each club's progress toward its goals for membership, service projects, The Rotary Foundation, club administration, and public relations
 Coordinating training at the club level with the appropriate district committee
 Identifying and encouraging the development of future district leaders