The Commission Today

The Commission is still reported to exist today, though its current membership is composed of only the bosses of the Five Families and the Chicago Outfit. Its activities, like much of the Mafia in general, have receded from public view as a matter of necessity. Because of law enforcement scrutiny, the five New York City bosses have not met since Paul Castellano was killed in 1985.[2] However, while the Commission no longer meets in person, they still must approve major actions. Mini meetings between two (or more) bosses still take place.In 2000, representatives of the Five Families (three bosses, one consigliere and a member of the Genovese ruling panel) did meet.Instead of a meeting of bosses, underlings such as underbosses or captains meet secretly to discuss the business and govern.