(7)To simplify the criteria applied to determine whether a fit and proper decision is delegated and to bring the present delegation scheme in line with other delegation schemes, a definition of ‘negative decision’ should be added. For the same reason of alignment with other delegation schemes, the requirement – applicable in the case a fit and proper decision to be adopted by means of a delegated decision – that the relevant national competent authority submits to the ECB a draft delegated decision 20 working days prior to the expiry of the deadline for the adoption of the fit and proper decision under applicable law, should be removed.