EX-23.3 4 dex233.txt EXHIBIT 23.3 EXHIBIT 23.3 Exhibit 23.3 [Letterhead of RP Financial, L.C.] August 13, 2002 Board of Directors Citizens South Holdings, MHC Citizens South Banking Corporation Citizens South Bank 245 West Main Avenue Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Members of the Boards of Directors: We hereby consent to the use of our firm's name in the Form AC Application for Conversion, and any amendments thereto, and in the Registration Statement on Form S-1, and any amendments thereto. We also hereby consent to the inclusion of, summary of and references to our Appraisal and our statement concerning subscription rights in such filings including the prospectus of Citizens South Banking Corporation. Sincerely, RP FINANCIAL, LC. /s/ Gregory E. Dunn Gregory E. Dunn Senior Vice President