12. Changes to membership status 12.1 Downgrading, Suspending or Expelling a Member (a) The Forum councillors may, by resolution, suspend or expel a member from the Forum if, in their absolute discretion, they decide it is not in the interests of the Forum for the institution to remain a member. (b) The Forum councillors may downgrade the membership status of, or suspend or expel the member if the Forum councillors determine that the member no longer complies or no longer partially complies with the Paris Principles following a review under rule 11.5. (c) If the Forum councillors intend to propose a resolution under rule 12.1(a) they must give the member written notice at least 21 days before the meeting at which the resolution is to be proposed: (1) stating the date, place and time of the meeting; (2) setting out the intended resolution and the grounds on which it is based; and (3) informing the member that a representative of the member may attend the meeting and may give an oral or written explanation or submission before the resolution is put to the vote, and the member must be given a reasonable opportunity to respond before a decision is made by the Forum councillors. 12.2 Cessation of Membership An institution immediately ceases to be a member if the institution: (a) resigns as a member by giving written notice to the Forum; or (b) becomes insolvent or makes any arrangement or composition with its creditors or if a liquidator, receiver or other external administrator is appointed in respect of the institution; or (c) is expelled under rule 12.1. 12.3 Suspension of Membership A suspended member does not have voting rights but may attend and participate in Forum activities at the invitation of the Forum councillors. 12.4 Dispute resolution Where there is a dispute, grievance or other disagreement between a member and the Forum, whether arising out of the application of these rules or otherwise (except arising from a decision under clause 12.1) (Dispute), then either party must, prior to the commencement of any proceedings in a Court or Tribunal or before any authority or board, notify the other in writing of the nature of the Dispute, and the following must occur: (a) the member and the Forum must in the period of 14 days from the service of the notice of the Dispute (Initial Period) use their best endeavours to resolve the Dispute; 10