shall have the right to appeal in writing to the RETOSA Board, whose decision shall be final and binding. 5.2.5 Permanent members shall pay their annual subscriptions on notification, but not later than 30th April in the particular Membership year, which shall be April to March, or at such later date as may be agreed by the Board in any case where the member's financial year does not coincide with that of REfOSA. 5.3 CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP 5.3.1 In the conduct of their business, members shall undertake to uphold the objectives and principles of RETOSA. 5.3.2 For purposes of this Charter, any regional tourism association seeking membership of RETOSA shall: 5.3.3 i) Present to RETOSA a Code of Conduct or Ethics approved by the membership of such an association; ii) Demonstrate a membership that is specific to the Organisation's mandate; iii) Hold at least one general meeting annually. For purposes of this Charter, national organisations shall: i) Be generally recognised and/or registered as tourism associations within the tourism industry in the country concerned; ii) Be nationally registered and recommended by the national tourism authority; iii) Be recognised and able to demonstrate an enforceable constitution at law. 5.3.4 Full Membership shall be available only to organisations and not to individuals. Associate and Mfiliate membership may be held by individuals. 5.4 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT 5.4.1 The Principles of Conduct require that members demonstrate the highest standard of ethics, moral .and service.c.ommi.tment to the stakeholders interalia, colleagues in the industry, customers and the community at large. 5.4.2 Members hereby commit themselves to uphold the values and principles in their business dealings within the objectives of RETOSA and to implement the objectives ofREfOSA with the highest possible standards of integrity. 5.5 BREACH 5.5.1 Should any member: i) Fail to uphold the RETOSA Charter or any provisions herein; 4