ARTICLE 36 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 1. States Parties shall strive to resolve any dispute regarding application, interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this Protocol amicably. 2. Any dispute arising from the application, interpretation or implementation of this Protocol, which cannot be settled amicably, shall be referred to the SADC Tribunal, in accordance with Article 16 of the Treaty. ARTICLE 37 WITHDRAWAL 1. A State Party may withdraw from this Protocol upon the expiration of twelve (12) months from the date of giving written notice to that effect to the Executive Secretary. 2. Such State Party shall cease to enjoy all rights and benefits under this Protocol upon the withdrawal becoming effective, but shall remain bound by the obligations under this Protocol for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of notice. ARTICLE 38 AMENDMENTS 1. A proposal for the amendment of this Protocol shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary of SADC by any State Party that is party to the Protocol. 2. The Executive Secretary of SADC shall submit a proposal for amendment of the Protocol to Council after: 3. (a) all Member States that are parties to the Protocol have been notified of the proposal; and (b) thirty days have elapsed since notification to the Member States that are parties to the Protocol. An amendment to this Protocol shall be adopted by a decision of threequarters of the Member States that are Parties to the Protocol. ARTICLE 39 SIGNATURE This Protocol shall be signed by the duly authorised representatives of Member States.