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Primary responsibility for assessing the urgency of the situation lies with the mayor, and secondary responsibility lies with the expert who prepares the schedule of condition of the building. However, in reality, while it is the mayor's responsibility to commence the proceedings, they are bound by the conclusions of the expert who will determine whether or not the danger is imminent.
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If the condition of the structure indicates that it might collapse or that parts might fall before the ordinary proceedings have reached a satisfactory conclusion, the mayor must commence imminent danger proceedings. However, if the expert considers that there is no immediate danger, the mayor is obliged to commence the so-called ordinary proceedings.
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However, urgent proceedings and ordinary proceedings may be pursued concurrently, in order, for example, to allow the mayor to have a section of wall supported as a matter of urgency (the municipality may be held liable if the mayor fails to use their policing powers), even if it means subsequently applying to the administrative court for authorisation to demolish or repair the building that is now being supported, if the owner does not carry out this work.