3. In the event that the parties fail to solve a dispute under the terms o f paragraphs 1 and 2 above, they shall refer the matter to the SADC Tribunal established under Article 16 of the Treaty . 4. The decision of the Tribunal shall be final and binding . ARTICLE 2 2 WITHDRAWAL 1. 2. 3. A State Party may withdraw from this Charter upon the expiry of twelv e (12) months from the date of giving a written notice to the CCARDESA Secretariat, to that effect. The CCARDESA Secretariat, upon receiving the notification, shall infor m the States Parties Ministers of the intention of that State Party t o withdraw. A State Party that has given notice to withdraw pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article shall cease to enjoy all rights and benefits under thi s Charter upon the withdrawal becoming effective, but shall remain boun d by her outstanding obligations under this Charter . ARTICLE 2 3 ENTRY INTO FORCE AND TERMINATION OF CHARTE R 1 This Charter shall enter into force thirty (30) days after signature by two thirds of the Member States Ministers responsible for Agriculture an d Food Security and thereafter, shall remain open for signature . 2 This Charter shall remain in force, for as long as there are at least tw o thirds of the States Parties who remain bound by the provisions of this Charter. 3 Upon termination of this Charter any funds and assets, movable an d immovable property remaining under the jurisdiction and responsibility o f CCARDESA shall be re-distributed amongst the States Parties on term s agreed by States Parties after full and lawful settlement of all operations , staff and creditor liabilities and obligations . ARTICLE 2 4 LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTIO N 1 Any proposal for the winding up or dissolution of CCARDESA shall b e submitted in writing to all members of the Board at least six (6) month s before the date on which such proposals are tabled . A resolution for th e winding up of CCARDESA shall be deemed to be passed only b y receiving a two-thirds majority of the votes from members and voting , at a Board Meeting . 2. In the event of the liquidation,dissolution or winding up of CCARDESA , either voluntarily or by operation of law, the Board of Directors shall by a resolution have the power to dispose of the total assets o f CCARDESA provided that such disposal shall not result in th e distribution of any part of earnings of the Organisation for the benefit o f any private individual or legal entity other than the lawful employees o f 12