The Amador County Sheriff Office has just announced that Sheriff Martin Ryan has been appointed to two important positions within the statewide California State Sheriff’s Association, or CSSA. CSSA President Ed Bonner, Sheriff ofThe Tribal Issues Committee is established to monitor and review issues of statewide interest with respect to Indian tribes with particular focus on the relationship of law enforcement to tribal governments and the new challenges tribal gaming presents to law enforcement. The Board of Directors manage and direct the business, property, and affairs of the corporation. According to their website, the CSSA was founded in 1894 to provide a unified voice for the states 58 county Sheriff’s in matters of mutual interest and concern including state and federal legislation impacting law enforcement. Sheriff Ryan stated that he “is honored” to have the confidence of CSSA President Bonner and looks forward to serving the in his appointed positions. Placer County, recently appointed Sheriff Ryan as a member of the CSSA Board of Directors for 2008-2009, and Chairman of the Tribal Issues Committee for the same tenure.