Section 54. If a poll be demanded, it shall be taken at such time and place, and (except at the special meeting

54. If a poll be demanded, it shall be taken at such time and place, and (except at the special meeting last aforesaid) either by open voting or by ballot, as the chairman directs, and the result of the poll shall be deemed to be the resolution of the meeting at which the poll was demanded. Proceedings and resolutions at meetings to be binding.