Mafia Commission

The Mafia Commission was a governing body formed by leading New York City Mafia families during the mid-20th century. Its purpose was to coordinate and manage organized crime activities across different families, resolve disputes, and establish rules to prevent violence and maintain stability within the criminal enterprise. Think of it as a covert board of directors that oversees the operations and agreements among major crime families, promoting cooperation while avoiding destructive conflicts. The Commission played a significant role in shaping the structure and decision-making processes of organized crime in the United States until law enforcement efforts in the 1980s led to its decline.