The state comptroller shall appoint and supervise an administrator of the fund. The administrator shall be the chief executive of the fund and shall have the following powers and duties: 1. To represent the state in meetings with the alleged discharger and claimants concerning liability for the discharge and amount of the claims; 2. To determine if hearings are needed to settle particular claims filed by injured persons; 3. To convene hearings; 4. To certify the amount of claims and names of claimants to the state comptroller; 5. To disburse moneys from the fund for cleanup and removal costs pursuant to a certification of claims by the commissioner.
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