But he resigned in 2003 amid controversy over one of his appointments.

He resigned four years later amid declining revenues for the team.

Almost 500 had already resigned amid predictions that the entire 1,000-man Palestinian force would give up their jobs by today.

A married head teacher has resigned amid allegations he was having an affair with a member of staff at his school.

On May 7 he resigned amid growing concerns about the solvency of the bank.

But two years later he resigned the post amid turmoil and bitterness.

Helmick resigned amid questions over his business relationships while president.

In 1963, Said resigned from his position due to amid differences with the Federal government.

In 2001, he ran for mayor again and served until 2003 before resigning amid a scandal.

He resigned the post in March 2008 amid controversy.