The incorporation of the corporation shall be accomplished by the approval of articles of incorporation by resolution of the municipality. The articles of incorporation shall set forth the name of the corporation; the purpose for which the corporation is created; the number, terms, and manner of selection of its officers and their powers and duties; the date upon which the corporation shall become effective; the name of the newspaper in which the articles of incorporation shall be published; the manner of adopting bylaws; and other matters expedient to be incorporated in the articles.
MCL 125.1629