ARTICLE 148 Exceptions to the Rule of Consensus Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 3 of Article 12 of this Treaty, the views of the Partner State being considered for suspension or expulsion shall not count, for the purposes of reaching a decision under the provisions of Articles 146 and 147 of this Treaty. ARTICLE 149 Rights over Property and Assets of the Community Upon Cessation of Membership 1. Where a Partner State withdraws or is expelled in accordance with Articles 145 and 147 respectively of this Treaty the property of the Community in that Partner State’s territory shall remain vested in the Community. 2. A State that has ceased to be a Partner State of the Community shall have no claim to or any rights over any property and assets of the Community. 3. The Community shall continue with its remaining notwithstanding withdrawal or expulsion of any Partner State. membership ARTICLE 150 Amendment of the Treaty 1. This Treaty may be amended at any time by agreement of all the Partner States. 2. Any Partner State or the Council may submit proposals for the amendment of this Treaty. 3. Any proposals for the amendment of this Treaty shall be submitted to the Secretary General in writing who shall, within thirty days (30) of its receipt, communicate the proposed amendment to the Partner States. 4. The Partner States which wish to comment on the proposals shall do so within ninety days (90) from the date of the dispatch of the proposal by the Secretary General. 115