The affirmative action by a simple majority of the quorum shall constitute a formal recommendation. A tie vote or failure to vote on any motion shall be considered a failed motion. Failure to reach a formal recommendation shall not be cause to delay the County's decision on the related legislative or quasi-judicial action being reviewed, but rather shall result in no recommendation being transmitted to the County. In the event that the TNAAC conducts a public meeting regarding an issue subject to the Pierce County Hearing Examiner's review authority, any formal recommendation of the TNAAC shall be forwarded to the Examiner at least five business days prior to the date of the Examiner's hearing, and shall not be cause to continue or delay the scheduled hearing.