SECTION 16 REPORTS

                              CONFIRMING STATEMENT


         This statement confirms that the undersigned, Ann C. Menard, has
authorized and designated LISA PENA (the "Agent") to execute and file on
the undersigned's behalf the Form ID Application and 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 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: March 1, 2018              Signature: /s/ Ann C. Menard
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                                             Ann C. Menard