great article as usual, it sounds like gallo sr although serving as consigliere still operated a small crew.
wondering if this is normal for a consigliere or if it depends on the family and activity of consigliere.
the consigliere position has always been a bit confusing when looking at some of the guys who have served in it across different families.
the outfit in chicago the consigliere position never really had the same role as in east coast families if u think of tony accardo. accardo was the final say in what went on in chicago and was recognized as the BOSS/consigliere until his death.
the long held belief that this role is always held by a senior member has been thrown out the window when u list some current and past cons.
jojo corozzo,the 5-6 cons that the bonannos have alleged to have over as many years,john matassa jr alleged in chicago?
seems like some families use it as a political position to appease other factions of family or a way to isolate or shelve members.
francesco arcadi in mtl is thought to be a kind of consigliere/senior advisor for the younger admin in that city but also is the leader of his own cell of soldiers.