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County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors: The governing body of a county in many U.

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The governing body of a county in many U. S. states, especially in the West, consisting of members elected by the voters.

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A body exercising supervisory authority over, or performing certain functions in support of, elections in a county. In Arizona, the board appoints for every election precinct one inspector, one marshal, two judges and not less than two clerks of election. Ariz. Rev. Stat. §16-531(A).

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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