It is possible that multiple administrative authorities are simultaneously competent, resulting in a jurisdictional conflict. If this is the case, the authorities must, unless otherwise provided for in the individual material laws, act by mutual agreement. By mutual agreement means that the authorities can issue several, identical decisions or a single decision signed by both authorities. If such agreement cannot be reached, the competent supervisory authority must decide on the matter. In case of imminent danger, each competent authority must take the necessary measures to avert the danger.
Such a jurisdictional conflict is to be distinguished from cases in which, in addition to the actually competent administrative authority, other authorities claim or reject jurisdiction. If such a jurisdictional conflict arises, again, the competent supervisory authority must decide which authority is competent.
