In the end, because of his cover up plot, the owners would vote to force him to sell the team.
Vincent has said that if the owners vote to fire him, he would fight the action legally.
In 1993, the owners voted to incorporate as a village.
The owners will vote after - and if - the players approve.
If the owners vote to reject the plan, free agency will begin Thursday.
If the owners vote to accept, free agency will begin Friday.
The 29 owners voted by 24-5 to approve the agreement.
The owners will also vote on placement of the two expansion teams.
It will be interesting to see if the owners vote unanimously.
The owners will vote at the league's annual meeting in March or earlier.