AZ SB1686

Establishes that the county recorder is the "officer in charge of elections" for each county in Arizona.

Transfers election precinct designation, polling place selection, and related duties from the board of supervisors to the county recorder.

Requires the county recorder to conduct equipment testing, ballot preparation, and ballot delivery procedures previously assigned to the board of supervisors.

Clarifies that the county recorder directs all proceedings at counting centers and maintains chain of custody records for election equipment and ballots.