Revised Guidelines for the Consideration of Communications SECTION XXIII FINAL PROVISIONS 1) Interpretation The Committee shall have the mandate to interpret the present Guidelines In conformity with the provisions of the African Children’s. For the purpose of the interpretation of these rules, the headings are for reference purposes only and do not form part of the Rules. 2) Amendments These Guidelines may be amended the Committee in conformity with the relevant provisions of the African Children’s Charter. Any proposal for amendment shall be adopted by a two-majority decision of present and voting at a session where the proposed amendments are scheduled to be considered. 3) Non-retroactivity The present Guidelines shall not have any retrospective effect. 4) Entry into Force of the Guidelines The present Guidelines shall enter into force three months after their adoption by a simple majority of members of the Committee present and voting at a session where the Guidelines are scheduled to be adopted. 26