§ 33.004 RULES; PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS.
   The said Board of Fire and Police Commissioners shall make rules to carry out the purpose of the said Article 14 of the "Revised Cities and Villages Act," ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 10-2.1-1, and for appointments and removals in accordance with the provisions of said Article 14. They shall perform such duties and functions as are provided by law or ordinance.
('71 Code, § 2-2-4)