The director is authorized to appoint advisory boards or committees among interested groups of citizens, including those representing industry, commerce, business, and all branches thereof, labor, agriculture, forestry, transportation, the press, aviation, civic affairs and such other matters as the director may deem advisable. The boards or committees shall advise with the division as to its work, and the director shall, as far as practicable, cooperate with the advisory boards or committees to secure the active aid thereof in the accomplishment of the aims and fulfillment of the duties of the division.