EXHIBIT 16
JANUS INVESTMENT FUND (the "Trust")
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, the undersigned hereby makes,
constitutes and appoints Thomas A. Early and Glenn P. O'Flaherty and each of
them, severally, his true and lawful attorneys and agents in his name, place and
stead on his behalf (a) to sign and cause to be filed amendments to the
registration statement of the Trust under the Securities Act of 1933, the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and the laws and regulations of the various
states if applicable, and all consents and exhibits thereto; (b) to withdraw
such registration statement or any amendments or exhibits and make requests for
acceleration in connection therewith; (c) to take all other action of whatever
kind or nature in connection with such registration statement, and all
amendments thereto, which said attorneys may deem advisable; and (d) to make,
file, execute, amend and withdraw documents of every kind, and to take other
action of whatever kind they may elect, for the purpose of complying with all
laws relating to the sale of securities of the Trust, hereby ratifying and
confirming all actions of any of said attorneys hereunder, provided that this
Power of Attorney is ratified to be effective by the Trustees with respect to
each filing or withdrawal of such registration statement and all amendments,
consents, and exhibits thereto. Said attorneys may act jointly or severally, and
the action of one shall bind the undersigned as fully as if two or more had
acted together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereby set his hand as of this
25th day of September, 2000.
Signature Title Date
/s/ Thomas H. Bailey Chairman (Principal September 25, 2000
--------------------------- Executive Officer),
Thomas H. Bailey President and Trustee
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND (the "Trust")
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, the undersigned hereby makes,
constitutes and appoints Thomas H. Bailey, Thomas A. Early and Glenn P.
O'Flaherty and each of them, severally, his true and lawful attorneys and agents
in his name, place and stead on his behalf (a) to sign and cause to be filed
amendments to the registration statement of the Trust under the Securities Act
of 1933, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the laws and regulations of the
various states if applicable, and all consents and exhibits thereto; (b) to
withdraw such registration statement or any amendments or exhibits and make
requests for acceleration in connection therewith; (c) to take all other action
of whatever kind or nature in connection with such registration statement, and
all amendments thereto, which said attorneys may deem advisable; and (d) to
make, file, execute, amend and withdraw documents of every kind, and to take
other action of whatever kind they may elect, for the purpose of complying with
all laws relating to the sale of securities of the Trust, hereby ratifying and
confirming all actions of any of said attorneys hereunder, provided that this
Power of Attorney is ratified to be effective by the Trustees with respect to
each filing or withdrawal of such registration statement and all amendments,
consents, and exhibits thereto. Said attorneys may act jointly or severally, and
the action of one shall bind the undersigned as fully as if two or more had
acted together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereby set his hand as of this
25th day of September, 2000.
Signature Title Date
/s/ Gary O. Loo Trustee September 25, 2000
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Gary O. Loo
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND (the "Trust")
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, the undersigned hereby makes,
constitutes and appoints Thomas H. Bailey, Thomas A. Early and Glenn P.
O'Flaherty and each of them, severally, his true and lawful attorneys and agents
in his name, place and stead on his behalf (a) to sign and cause to be filed
amendments to the registration statement of the Trust under the Securities Act
of 1933, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the laws and regulations of the
various states if applicable, and all consents and exhibits thereto; (b) to
withdraw such registration statement or any amendments or exhibits and make
requests for acceleration in connection therewith; (c) to take all other action
of whatever kind or nature in connection with such registration statement, and
all amendments thereto, which said attorneys may deem advisable; and (d) to
make, file, execute, amend and withdraw documents of every kind, and to take
other action of whatever kind they may elect, for the purpose of complying with
all laws relating to the sale of securities of the Trust, hereby ratifying and
confirming all actions of any of said attorneys hereunder, provided that this
Power of Attorney is ratified to be effective by the Trustees with respect to
each filing or withdrawal of such registration statement and all amendments,
consents, and exhibits thereto. Said attorneys may act jointly or severally, and
the action of one shall bind the undersigned as fully as if two or more had
acted together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereby set his hand as of this
25th day of September, 2000.
Signature Title Date
/s/ Dennis B. Mullen Trustee September 25, 2000
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Dennis B. Mullen
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND (the "Trust")
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, the undersigned hereby makes,
constitutes and appoints Thomas H. Bailey, Thomas A. Early and Glenn P.
O'Flaherty and each of them, severally, his true and lawful attorneys and agents
in his name, place and stead on his behalf (a) to sign and cause to be filed
amendments to the registration statement of the Trust under the Securities Act
of 1933, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the laws and regulations of the
various states if applicable, and all consents and exhibits thereto; (b) to
withdraw such registration statement or any amendments or exhibits and make
requests for acceleration in connection therewith; (c) to take all other action
of whatever kind or nature in connection with such registration statement, and
all amendments thereto, which said attorneys may deem advisable; and (d) to
make, file, execute, amend and withdraw documents of every kind, and to take
other action of whatever kind they may elect, for the purpose of complying with
all laws relating to the sale of securities of the Trust, hereby ratifying and
confirming all actions of any of said attorneys hereunder, provided that this
Power of Attorney is ratified to be effective by the Trustees with respect to
each filing or withdrawal of such registration statement and all amendments,
consents, and exhibits thereto. Said attorneys may act jointly or severally, and
the action of one shall bind the undersigned as fully as if two or more had
acted together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereby set his hand as of this
25th day of September, 2000.
Signature Title Date
/s/ James T. Rothe Trustee September 25, 2000
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James T. Rothe
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND (the "Trust")
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, the undersigned hereby makes,
constitutes and appoints Thomas H. Bailey, Thomas A. Early and Glenn P.
O'Flaherty and each of them, severally, his true and lawful attorneys and agents
in his name, place and stead on his behalf (a) to sign and cause to be filed
amendments to the registration statement of the Trust under the Securities Act
of 1933, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the laws and regulations of the
various states if applicable, and all consents and exhibits thereto; (b) to
withdraw such registration statement or any amendments or exhibits and make
requests for acceleration in connection therewith; (c) to take all other action
of whatever kind or nature in connection with such registration statement, and
all amendments thereto, which said attorneys may deem advisable; and (d) to
make, file, execute, amend and withdraw documents of every kind, and to take
other action of whatever kind they may elect, for the purpose of complying with
all laws relating to the sale of securities of the Trust, hereby ratifying and
confirming all actions of any of said attorneys hereunder, provided that this
Power of Attorney is ratified to be effective by the Trustees with respect to
each filing or withdrawal of such registration statement and all amendments,
consents, and exhibits thereto. Said attorneys may act jointly or severally, and
the action of one shall bind the undersigned as fully as if two or more had
acted together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereby set his hand as of this
25th day of September, 2000.
Signature Title Date
/s/ William D. Stewart Trustee September 25, 2000
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William D. Stewart
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND (the "Trust")
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, the undersigned hereby makes,
constitutes and appoints Thomas H. Bailey, Thomas A. Early and Glenn P.
O'Flaherty and each of them, severally, his true and lawful attorneys and agents
in his name, place and stead on his behalf (a) to sign and cause to be filed
amendments to the registration statement of the Trust under the Securities Act
of 1933, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the laws and regulations of the
various states if applicable, and all consents and exhibits thereto; (b) to
withdraw such registration statement or any amendments or exhibits and make
requests for acceleration in connection therewith; (c) to take all other action
of whatever kind or nature in connection with such registration statement, and
all amendments thereto, which said attorneys may deem advisable; and (d) to
make, file, execute, amend and withdraw documents of every kind, and to take
other action of whatever kind they may elect, for the purpose of complying with
all laws relating to the sale of securities of the Trust, hereby ratifying and
confirming all actions of any of said attorneys hereunder, provided that this
Power of Attorney is ratified to be effective by the Trustees with respect to
each filing or withdrawal of such registration statement and all amendments,
consents, and exhibits thereto. Said attorneys may act jointly or severally, and
the action of one shall bind the undersigned as fully as if two or more had
acted together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereby set his hand as of this
25th day of September, 2000.
Signature Title Date
/s/ Martin H. Waldinger Trustee September 25, 2000
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Martin H. Waldinger
