ARTICLE 6 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 1. State Parties shall endeavour to allocate the necessary funds for the effective implementation of this Protocol, particularly programmes and projects of the Legal Sector, at the national level. 2. The cost of administering and managing the affairs of the Co-ordinating Unit shall be borne by the Co-ordinating country. 3. Programmes and projects of the Legal Sector may be financed by funds legitimately solicited from various sources, including the international donor community and other cooperation partners. 4. The Legal Sector may accept gifts, grants, legacies and donations from any sources so long as such acceptance is in conformity with any guidelines that may be set by the Council. ARTICLE 7 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES Any dispute arising from the interpretation or application of this Protocol which cannot be settled amicably shall be referred to the Tribunal for determination. ARTICLE 8 ANNEXES 1. State Parties may develop and adopt annexes for the implementation of this Protocol. 2. An annex shall form an integral part of this Protocol. ARTICLE 9 AMENDMENT 1. An amendment to this Protocol shall be adopted by a decision of three-quarters of the Members of the Summit. 2. A proposal for the amendment of this Protocol may be made to the Executive Secretary by any State Party to this Protocol. Within thirty (30) days of receipt, the Executive Secretary shall notify States Parties to this Protocol of any proposal for amendment. Three (3) months after notification, the Executive Secretary shall submit the proposal for amendment to the Council for preliminary consideration. ARTICLE 10 SIGNATURE This Protocol shall be signed by duly authorised representatives of Member States.