37. In its award, the council has full discretion to rule on the arbitration expenses, namely the expenses incurred by the Chambre for the arbitration. The total expenses to be borne by the parties shall not exceed 15% of the amount in dispute. However, in every case where expenses are awarded, they shall not be less than $50.
When the account in dispute is confirmed in full or in part, or when a refund is awarded, the council may also add interest and an indemnity in accordance with articles 1618 and 1619 of the Civil Code, computed from the date of the application for conciliation.