The Council also elected the following Member States to replace members of the Executive Board who were resigning their seats effective 1 January 2012: AUSTRIA, to complete the term of office of NEW ZEALAND, expiring on 31 December 2013, CANADA, to complete the term of office of FRANCE, expiring on 31 December 2012, FINLAND, to complete the term of office of ITALY, expiring on 31 December 2013, and PORTUGAL, to complete the term of office of DENMARK, expiring on 31 December 2012.