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/><br /> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-5" id="gearEO"> <p class="lead"><strong>Executive Order #4</strong> has been established to:</p> <ul> <li>Develop recommendations for increasing efficiency and effectiveness across State government</li> <li>Improve the State鈥檚 strategic planning process</li> <li>Improve the use of metrics in resource allocation decisions</li> <li>Develop continuous improvement practices</li> </ul> <p class="lead">Read the full executive order at <a href="http://governor.delaware.gov/executive-orders/eo04/">governor.delaware.gov</a>.</p> </div> <div class="col-sm-7" id="gearForm"> <p class="lead">We've told you about us, we want to hear from you. <strong>Share your ideas and comments with us.</strong></p> <form method="post" name="gear-contact-feedback" id="gear-contact-feedback" action="https://smug.dti.delaware.gov/smu/mailer"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12"> <label for="formName">Name</label> <div class="input-group"> <span 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