(a) obtain assessment reports, in addition to any
assessment report or other information provided by a relevant council in
dealing with the application, and
(b) obtain other technical advice or
assistance as the panel thinks fit.
(2) If a development consent is granted
by a regional panel subject to a condition referred to in section 4.16(3) or
4.17(2) of the Act, the regional panel is taken to be satisfied as to a matter
specified in the condition if the council for the area in which the land on
which the development is to be carried out notifies the chairperson of the
panel in writing that the matter specified in the condition has been
satisfied.