As far as I remember back in the late 90's Nicky didn't hold much weight at all when Wild Bill was around.

Power Shifts however, he was referred to as the "OLD GUY" and that is going back 20+ years ago.

I cannot see him holding any sort of admin position.

He never made it to CAPO

Also, you guys have to remember, in LCN just like in the rest of the world the power comes from wealth and a lot of these old guys are wealthy.

At their advanced age they are not spear haeding major rackets however, they are getting a piece from the guys on the ground that are using their MONEY, POWER and INFLUENCE...