L 244[50 Official Journal of the European Union 16.7.2004 COUNCIL DECISION of 12 July 2004 appointing a new member of the Commission of the European Communities (2004/549(EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 215 thereof, Whereas: In a letter dated 6 July 2004, Mr Erkki LIKANEN resigned, with effect from midnight on 11 July 2004, from his post as a member of the Commission. He should be replaced for the remainder of his term of office, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Mr Olli REHN is hereby appointed a member of the Commission for the period from 12 July 2004 to 31 October 2004. Atticle 2 This Decision shall take effect on 12 July 2004. Article 3 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2004. For the Council The President B. BOT