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'''Parliamentary procedure''' is the set of rules governing meetings and deliberations by [[Congress]], [[parliament]]s and most meetings by societies.  There are two competing codes:  [[Robert's Rules of Order]] and [[Sturgis' Code of Parliamentary Procedure]].

'''Parliamentary procedure''' is the set of rules governing meetings and deliberations by [[Congress]], [[parliament]]s and most meetings by societies.  There are two competing codes:  [[Robert's Rules of Order]] and [[Sturgis' Code of Parliamentary Procedure]].

Robert's Rules of Order is used by Congress, and is more complex.<ref>  Robert's Rules can be read online here: http://www.rulesonline.com/</ref>  Sturgis' Code has the advantage of simplicity.  An organization's bylaws, or tradition, defines which set of rules it uses.  On basic points, there is little difference between the two sets of rules, but a master of procedure can cite obscure provisions in or the other as appropriate to help his cause.

Robert's Rules of Order is used by Congress, and is more complex.<ref>  Robert's Rules can be read online here: http://www.rulesonline.com/</ref>  Sturgis' Code has the advantage of simplicity.  An organization's bylaws, or tradition, defines which set of rules it uses.  On basic points, there is little difference between the two sets of rules, but a master of procedure can cite obscure provisions in or the other as appropriate to help his cause.