Sec. 2-22. Election, Powers And Duties Of The Board Of Trustees:
   (a)   The board of trustees, consisting of six (6) members, shall be elected to office for a four (4) year term, in the manner provided by statute.
   (b)   The board shall be the legislative department of the village government, and shall perform such duties and have such powers as may be delegated by statute, or by this code or by ordinance. (M.C. 1963, § 2.101)