Public Resources Code § 8624

The trustee shall have the exclusive jurisdiction and authority to administer the fund and the interests in real property acquired pursuant to this division, including the selection, acquisition, and conveyance of real property by the trustee as provided in this division, provided that the trustee shall solicit and consider the comments and recommendations of other state, federal, and local public agencies and members of the public, prior to any such selection, acquisition, and conveyance.