The trustees of every such corporation shall provide in the articles the terms and the manner in which members may be admitted. The affairs of such corporation shall be managed by a board of not less than 3 nor more than 9 trustees to be elected by the members as provided by the by-laws. Such trustees shall hold offices for 6 years or for such other period as the by-laws shall determine and until their successors are elected and qualified. No such trustee shall receive any compensation for his services as such.
MCL 450.186d