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1. If a member fails to fulfil any of its obligations under this Agreement or any other obligation to the Bank arising from the Bank's operations under this Agreement, the Board of Governors may suspend such member by a decision of the Board of Governors representing not less than seventy per cent of the total voting power of the members. The Board of Governors may, in lieu of suspension of membership, order suspension of the voting rights of such member upon such terms and conditions as may be established by the Board of Governors, pursuant to regulations adopted under paragraph 4 of this article.
2. The member suspended from membership shall automatically cease to be a member of the Bank one (1) year from the date of its suspension unless the Board of Governors, during the one-year period, decides by the same majority necessary for suspension to restore the member to good standing.
3. While under suspension from membership, a member shall not be entitled to exercise any rights under this Agreement, except the right of withdrawal, but shall remain subject to all obligations.
4. The Board of Governors shall adopt regulations as may be necessary for the implementation of this article.