3.17. If, during the election period, the secretary is unable to act for any reason considered sufficient by the board of directors, the latter shall designate a member of the Order to replace the secretary. The person thus designated shall assume, for the purposes of the election, all the rights and obligations of the secretary whom he replaces.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. P-12, r. 6, s. 3.17.