LONDON (Dow Jones)--Rurelec PLC (RUR.LN), an AIM listed independent power plant developer with operations in South America, said Monday that Jimmy West, Chairman, has resigned with immediate effect. MAIN FACTS: -Andrew Morris has been appointed acting Chairman. -Shares at 1505 GMT flat at 8.25 pence. -By Tommy Stubbington, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9268; [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 14, 2010 11:09 ET (15:09 GMT)