§ 6. Cooperation and facilities of other departments. To effectuate the purposes of this article, the governor may direct any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the state, or of any political subdivision thereof, to cooperate with and assist and advise the department in the performance of its duties and functions, and to provide such facilities, including personnel, materials and other assistance and data as will enable the department or any of its agencies to properly carry out its activities and effectuate its purposes under this article.