Seneca County Sheriff Tom Steyer announced he is resigning from his position effect Jan. 18, 2010. Steyer is to take a position with the U.S. Foreign Service, with the hopes of traveling abroad with his family. An interim sheriff is to be selected by the Seneca County Commissioners and then appointed by the Republican Central Committee. Steyer said he is backing Capt. Bill Eckelberry as his replacement. Steyer has served as sheriff for nine years and has three years left in his current term.