EX-99.16 16 pet68138_ex-16.txt POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit 16 POWER OF ATTORNEY POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ E. Virgil Conway ------------------------------ E. Virgil Conway, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Harry Dalzell-Payne ------------------------------- Harry Dalzell-Payne, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ S. Leland Dill ----------------------------- S. Leland Dill, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Francis E. Jeffries ------------------------------- Francis E. Jeffries, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Leroy Keith, Jr. ------------------------------- Leroy Keith, Jr., Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Marilyn E. LaMarche ------------------------------- Marilyn E. LaMarche, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Philip R. McLoughlin ------------------------------- Philip R. McLoughlin, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Geraldine M. McNamara ------------------------------- Geraldine M. McNamara, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Everett L. Morris ------------------------------- Everett L. Morris, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ James M. Oates ------------------------------- James M. Oates, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Donald B. Romans ------------------------------- Donald B. Romans, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Richard E. Segerson ------------------------------- Richard E. Segerson, Trustee POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named mutual funds, hereby constitute and appoint Philip R. McLoughlin, Matthew A. Swendiman and Richard J. Wirth, or either of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all Registration Statements or amendments thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents. Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds Phoenix Equity Series Fund Phoenix Equity Trust Phoenix-Goodwin California Tax Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Investment Trust 97 Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund Phoenix Multi-Series Trust Phoenix-Oakhurst Income & Growth Fund Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Phoenix Partners Select Funds Phoenix Portfolios Phoenix Series Fund Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original. I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof. WITNESS my hand and seal on the date set forth below. August 17, 2004 /s/ Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. ------------------------------- Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., Trustee