The governing body of a city, village, township, or county, or any combination thereof acting jointly, may create by ordinance a historical commission, provide for its appointment, and prescribe its functions. A city, village, township, or county creating a historical commission may issue revenue bonds pursuant to Act No. 94 of the Public Acts of 1933, as amended, being section 141.101 to 141.139 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for carrying out the functions of the commission.