ARTICLE 40 Annexes to the Protocol Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 39(3) and 43 of this Protocol, the Partner States agree to conclude, before the Protocol comes into force, the annexes specified in this Protocol and such annexes shall form an integral part of this Protocol. ARTICLE 41 Dispute Settlement 1. Each Partner State affirms her adherence to the principles for the administration and management of disputes and shall in particular: (a) accord due consideration to the other Partner States' presentation or complaints; (b) accord adequate opportunity for consultation on representations made by other Partner States; and (c) implement in good faith any decisions made pursuant to the Community's dispute settlement mechanisms. 2. The implementation of this Article shall be in accordance with the East African Community Customs Union (Dispute Settlement Mechanism) Regulations specified in Annex IX to this Protocol. ARTICLE 42 Amendment of the Protocol 1. This Protocol may be amended by the Partner States in accordance with the provisions of Article 150 of the Treaty. 2. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article, the Council may: (1) with the approval of the Summit, review the annexes to this Protocol and make such modifications as it deems necessary; 34