<p>AS part of his black-hole budget, Gov. Gray Davis has proposed ending the requirement that city councils, school boards and other local agencies notify the public and publish the agendas of upcoming meetings.</p>
<p>It is a backdoor attempt to shift the choice to post agendas -- and the costs -- to local governing bodies, which are as desperate for funds as the governor. No doubt, some of those boards and agencies would choose saving money over posting agendas.</p>