<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-24
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>ex24-leanse.txt
<DESCRIPTION>CONFIRMING STATEMENT
<TEXT>
                               SECTION 16 REPORTS

                              CONFIRMING STATEMENT


         This statement confirms that the undersigned, Thomas J. Leanse, has
authorized and designated LISA PENA (the "Agent") to execute and file on
the undersigned's behalf all Forms 4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto)
that the undersigned may be required to file with the U. S. Securities and
Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned's ownership of or
transactions in securities of THE MACERICH COMPANY (the "Corporation").
The authority of the Agent under this Statement shall continue until
the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 4 and 5 with regard
to the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities of the
Corporation, unless earlier revoked in writing. The undersigned acknowledges
that the Agent is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to
comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



Date: April 20, 2016              Signature: /s/ Thomas J. Leanse
                                             ----------------------------
                                             Thomas J. Leanse
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
