Former council employee returns to take the helm

Cobar Shire Council has appointed a former council employee, Peter Vlatko, as their new general manager.

Deputy mayor Peter Abbott said council was pleased to welcome back Mr Vlatko who previously worked at Cobar Shire Council as a deputy shire clerk from 1987 to 1990.

“Peter comes to us from Young Shire Council where he was general manager for seven years,” Mr Abbott said.

“Peter possesses an Associate in Local Government Administration and a Certificate of Qualification as Clerk under the NSW Government Act.

“He will bring 35 years’ experience in Local Government in NSW and South Australia to Cobar Shire Council.”