The ballot shall be opened in the places and at the times determined by the committee and brought to the attention of the staff by means of a circular. Voters cast their votes in person. Absentee voters may vote by post by sending their votes directly by post to the chairman of the committee.
These must be postmarked no later than the day set for the election. They must reach the committee no later than the day before the count. To cast their vote, voters must use the forms provided by the Banque de France, failing which the vote will be null and void.