16. Reception of every return envelope within the allotted time is recorded in a report. Each return envelope is then deposited in a container, which is sealed after the deposit. A sealed container must be kept in a secured room until the counting of the votes.
Any activity provided for in the first paragraph is carried out at all times in the presence of at least 2 polling officers. The foregoing also applies to the transportation of a container to the secured room or to the place where the votes will be counted.
“Secured room” means a room that is only accessible to the presiding officer, returning officer and polling officers. Those persons may not have access to the secured room unless they are accompanied by another authorized person.