23. After the closing of the poll and not later than the tenth day following that date, the secretary, in the presence of the scrutineers, shall count the votes at the head office of the Order or at any other place designated by the executive committee. The candidates or their representatives may also be present if they wish.
The scrutineers and the candidates or their representatives shall be called by the secretary for that purpose, by means of a notice in writing sent not less than 3 days before the date fixed for counting the votes.