23. After the closing of the poll and not later than the 10th day following that date, the secretary shall count the votes at the head office of the Order in the presence of the scrutineers and, if they so wish, the candidates or their representatives.
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 the counting of the votes.