At the party convention held on 7 November 2009, Đapić officially stepped down, allowing a new leader to be elected by party members.

It was later announced that Maeda would officially step down following the Tokyo Dome concerts.

The Vines officially stepped out of pre-production and started to record their fifth studio album in February 2010.

On 5 December 2008 Wogan officially stepped down from the role after 35 years.

By the 1120s the central government officially stepped in and produced their own state-issued paper money (using woodblock printing).

However, in 2007, Brandi officially stepped down from her position and Kathryn Waters took over for the production of Footloose.

DeSimone officially stepped down from the top position in the 1920s, but was still the real power within his organization.

He officially stepped down February 1.

A week later, Mr. Skilling officially stepped down.

On March 18, 2006, Graham was appointed interim leader after Martin officially stepped down from the post.