Question and clarification:

In Column B this is offered as the process for handling contention for strings:

If there is contention for strings, applicants may:

i) resolve contention between them within a pre-established timeframe
ii) if there is no mutual agreement, a claim to support a community by one party will be a reason to award priority to that application. If there is no such claim, and no mutual agreement a process will be put in place to enable efficient resolution of contention and;
iii) the ICANN Board may be used to make a final decision, using advice from staff and expert panels.

Does this mean that ICANN will NOT resort to ICANN auctions for strings in contention where there is no resolution within a pre-established time frame?

Sam L.