The UN Secretary-General has the delegated authority of the Security Council to take emergency action on breaches of international peace and security until such times as the Security Council can meet.

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The UN Secretary-General does not have the delegated authority to take emergency action on breaches of international peace and security. The primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security rests with the Security Council, according to the United Nations Charter. The Secretary-General can bring to the Security Council's attention any matter which in his or her opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security, but does not have the authority to take emergency actions independently.

The UN Secretary-General Has the Delegated Authority of the Security