Erroll Southers is stepping down from the Los Angeles Police Commission, officials confirmed Saturday.

“Dr. Southers is stepping down from his role as a member of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners. At this time, we have no further comment,” Sarah Bell, public information director for the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, told City News Service on Saturday.

Southers’ final commission meeting will be Oct. 21, the Los Angeles Times reported. No replacement has been announced.

No reason was given for the decision, but The Times reported that Southers wanted to pursue other professional opportunities, and was not asked to submit his resignation.

Last month, the Los Angeles City Council delayed a vote on the Southers’ reappointment to the board after his first ended June

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