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2.
During the period of one year referred to in paragraph 1 of this
Article, any Member State wishing to withdraw from the Union
shall comply with the provisions of this Act and shall be bound
to discharge its obligations under this Act up to the date of its
withdrawal.
Article 32
Amendment and Revision
1.
Any Member State may submit proposals for the amendment or
revision of this Act.
2.
Proposals for amendment or revision shall be submitted to the
Chairman of the Commission who shall transmit same to
Member States within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof.
3.
The Assembly, upon the advice of the Executive Council, shall
examine these proposals within a period of one year following
notification of Member States, in accordance with the provisions
of paragraph 2 of this Article;
4.
Amendments or revisions shall be adopted by the Assembly by
consensus or, failing which, by a two-thirds majority and
submitted for ratification by all Member States in accordance
with their respective constitutional procedures. They shall enter
into force thirty (30) days after the deposit of the instruments of
ratification with the Chairman of the Commission by a twothirds majority of he Member States.
Article 33
Transitional Arrangements and Final Provisions
1.
This Act shall replace the Charter of the Organization of African
Unity. However, the Charter shall remain operative for a
transitional period of one year or such further period as may be
determined by the Assembly, following the entry into force of the
Act, for the purpose of enabling the OAU I AEC to undertake the
necessary measures regarding the devolution of its assets and
liabilities to the Union and all matters relating thereto.