SECTION 16 REPORTS

                              CONFIRMING STATEMENT


         This statement confirms that the undersigned, William P. Sexton, has
authorized and designated THOMAS J. LEANSE and/or MADONNA R. SHANNON (the
"Agents") to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 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 Agents under this Statement shall
continue until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3, 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 Agents are not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to
comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



Date: October 3, 2012              Signature: /s/ William P. Sexton
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                                             William P. Sexton